Field Sales Account Exec - Industrial Tools (SFV/Simi)

Travers Tool Co.; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus incentive

Generous PTO & Sick Time

7 Paid Holidays annually

Health Insurance

Company-paid life insurance

FSA

401(k) & Roth IRA

Lifecare/Lifemart

Job summary

Travers Tool Co. in Chatsworth/Los Angeles area seeks a Field Sales Account Executive to cover the San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley. You will hunt new business, grow a portfolio of metalworking and industrial accounts, and act as the primary liaison between customers and Travers’s full catalog.

This outside sales role demands daily field activity, strong relationship-building, and a proactive, results-driven approach with CRM and ERP discipline.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of outside sales experience in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Knowledge/experience in cutting tools and indexable tooling.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals.
• Hunter mentality with strategic thinking and long-term account planning.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the San Fernando Valley / Simi Valley industrial market.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and accountable in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own a defined territory covering San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley, managing and growing metalworking and industrial accounts.
• Prospect for new business from lead generation through close.
• Serve as primary contact between customers and Travers’ product and service offering.
• Log all visits, emails, and opportunities in the CRM; maintain pricing in ERP.
• Develop a 12-month sales strategy and semi-annual business plan.

Skills

Outside sales

Hunter mentality

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

No formal degree specified

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Phocas

CAP ERP

Job description

Travers Tool Co. in Chatsworth/Los Angeles area seeks a Field Sales Account Executive to cover the San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley. You will hunt new business, grow a portfolio of metalworking and industrial accounts, and act as the primary liaison between customers and Travers’s full catalog.

This outside sales role demands daily field activity, strong relationship-building, and a proactive, results-driven approach with CRM and ERP discipline.