Construction & Rental Specialist

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Remote - Texas - Houston, TX, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Sales
Req ID:* 24325*

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PURPOSE: *The construction and rental sales specialist is responsible for growing sales at rental accounts and key construction and pipeline contractors. This individual is accountable for reaching sales goals, maintaining customer relationships and representing the company in a highly professional manner.

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JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)*

• Grow business and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders at national and key regional rental houses
• Position will cover territory encompassing all of Texas and Louisiana
• Develop sales and marketing strategies for the rental channel
• Be the strategic national account leader for key construction and pipeline contractor accounts and engage at all levels of the customer
• Identify large scale projects in region and work with the local Lincoln office to convert opportunities
• Work closely with SBU leaders to identify equipment trends
• Support national trade shows and associations to increase opportunities
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS*

• B.S. degree, engineering preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of Lincoln field sales experience and large account responsibility
• Candidate must be located in Greater Houston or near any large city in Texas or Louisiana and/or willing to relocate
• Effectively employ positive communication skills with both internal and external customers
• Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work alone or in teams; fosters and maintains positive working relationships
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of Lincoln products
• Must be proactive, offer follow-through when applicable, and resolve issues when required
• Proficient in MS Office including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with an understanding on how to effectively drive growth on projects
• Ability to work well with all levels within Lincoln Electric and external organizations
• Must be willing to travel and 40-50% overnight travel likely
• Live near a major airport within the territory

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Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time