Technical Sales Specialist

Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
Job description

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. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team!

Position highlights include:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
  • Pension Plan & 401k with employer match
  • Vacation, Sick, & Paid Holidays

About You:

This individual will actively represent STIHL within a defined geographical area in terms of product, accessory sales, and customer relations. They will also foster dealer satisfaction with the STIHL Branch, STIHL products, and all related accessories.

The territory covers State College, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster, PA and candidate must reside in or relocate to this area.

Position highlights include:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Extensive Benefits, such as health insurance effective within one month of start, multiple bonus opportunities, relocation assistance, 401(k) with company match and PENSION!

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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Work Location: On the road

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