Industrial Tools Sales Associate — Remote, Career Growth

Chicago Pneumatic; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Pneumatic has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Tools Sales Associate to support growth across the Industrial and MRO markets. In this developmental role, you will work alongside experienced Technical Sales Engineers (TSEs) to support territory growth through customer engagement, distributor development, lead generation, sales support activities, and CRM management.

This position offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth within our commercial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical, vocational, or post secondary education preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in sales, customer service, business development, industrial, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Prior experience in industrial markets, manufacturing, distribution sales, oil and gas, or applications utilizing controlled bolting equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create and deliver customer presentations.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred.
• Ability to leverage LinkedIn and other professional platforms for prospecting and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support territory growth through prospecting, lead generation, customer engagement, and distributor development activities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, channel partners, and end users to drive sales growth.
• Participate in customer visits, product demonstrations, training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings.
• Assist in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within target industrial markets.
• Utilize Salesforce and other sales enablement tools to manage opportunities, track activities, and maintain customer records.
• Collaborate with the Technical Sales Engineer and broader sales team to support customer needs and drive profitable growth.

Skills

Prospecting

Lead generation

Customer engagement

Distributor development

CRM management

Sales presentations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Chicago Pneumatic has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Tools Sales Associate to support growth across the Industrial and MRO markets. In this developmental role, you will work alongside experienced Technical Sales Engineers (TSEs) to support territory growth through customer engagement, distributor development, lead generation, sales support activities, and CRM management.

This position offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth within our commercial