Technical Sales Representative - Band Saw

Overview:

BAHCO® Band Saw Brand, The Leader in Metal Cutting Technology, seeks a professional outside sales specialist to represent the Bahco® line to industrial customers. The Bahco Brand is part of the family of brands that are under the Snap-on umbrella. Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $3+ billion, S&P 500 Company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and employs approximately 11,500 worldwide.

Technical Sales Representative - Bahco® Band Saw Specialist
Professional Industrial Distribution Sales Opportunity Representing BAHCO ® Band Saw Products
This outside sales position will work with industrial distributors, and/or direct sales, manufacturing reps, and agencies to identify and evaluate production end users to stimulate additional product demand with current accounts in addition to developing new customer accounts.
The key objective of this position is to grow the territory and “close the sale”, in partnership with key stakeholders and relevant business support.
As the bandsaw industry changes, the territory assigned may be modified to meet growing demand.

• 3-5 years outside sales experience in an Industrial environment.
• Prior sales experience working with distributors and /or agency reps and/or selling cutting tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or equivalent sales experience is required.
• Prior technical training in metals, metallurgy, cutting tools is required. 
• An Associate’s degree in machining or other technical/mechanical equipment is a plus.
• Must be mechanically inclined and capable of operating / adjusting machines, and have technical knowledge of metal cutting tools and other equipment.
• Previous experience working as machine operator, or experience in the sawing industry is a plus.
• A proven track record of prior goal achievement showing solid increases in sales and in customer growth is required.
• Must be willing to travel to customer locations and to meet with customers, distributors and / or end users.  this position may require overnight travel (25 to 50%).  
• The position requires solid organizational, customer service, presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to various levels in an organization. Must have the ability to convey enthusiasm along with product knowledge in order to close the sale.
• A valid driver’s license and impeccable driving record are required.
• Proficient in using the Internet for research.
• Microsoft Office suite products including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point software. Ability to work with spreadsheets and databases.

Snap-on offers a competitive compensation package, which includes a base expense plus sales bonus opportunity. In addition, Snap-on offers a complete benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan and a retirement plan.

Snap-on offers a drug fee work environment and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. 

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.