Technical Sales Specialist

About Us:

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Specialist to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team. 

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Pension Plan - Fully vested after 5 years
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, & Sick time with 11 paid holidays
• Base compensation starting at $55,000/year with multiple bonus opportunities

The ideal candidate will live in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, demonstrates and evaluates product training programs.
• Initiates contacts with actual and potential customers, to include landscapers, loggers, golf courses, contractors, arborists and municipalities.
• Maintains appropriate communications with Sales, Territory, Technical and Branch Managers to include a 60 day activity calendar.
• Submits regular trip and program reports.
• Attends trade shows, dealer open houses, and other dealer-specific events to promote the general relations between STIHL and individual dealers and end users.
• Develops and implements training programs for product demonstrations, usage, service, etc. to be marketed to dealers and other parties in order to demonstrate, train and support STIHL products.
• Actively markets programs through various media including bulk mailings, telephone and personal solicitations, trade show activities and other functions as assigned.
• Conducts training at branch location, dealer locations or other designated venue.
• Transports all required materials and sets up/closes down training equipment.
• Follows up on feedback from sessions.
• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Specifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus additional formal education or training.
• 3 years of related technical experience, 2 years of training experience, or demonstrated related ability.
• Minimum of 2-3 days per week of overnight travel by road and/or air.
• Frequent bending, lifting/moving up to 50 lbs., reaching, standing, walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.