Outside Sales Representative

Hill Industrial Tools; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive draw plus commission

Training and support

Opportunity for professional growth

Fast-moving team environment

Job summary

A leading industrial tools provider is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for the Minnesota territory. This role involves building strong relationships with machine shops and industrial customers, identifying their challenges, and providing tailored solutions. Ideal candidates will have a background in machining or tooling and possess strong interpersonal skills. Successful representatives will enjoy competitive compensation, training, and the opportunity to shape their territory like their own business.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, tooling, metalworking, MRO, or industrial roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust.
• Hunger for growth and coachability.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with industrial customers in your territory.
• Prospect new business while developing existing accounts.
• Coordinate quotes, orders, and manage pipeline with discipline.

Skills

Machining knowledge

People skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Communication skills

Tools

CRM experience

Job description

Outside Sales Representative; Industrial Cutting Tools & Shop Solutions

Hill Industrial Tools | Full-time | Field-based | Twin Cities / Minnesota Territory

You know the shop floor. You like people. You want to build something real.

Hill Industrial Tools is looking for an Outside Sales Representative who can connect with machinists, manufacturing leaders, and shop owners by speaking their language, earning trust, and helping solve real production problems.

This role is for someone who has some tooling, machining, or manufacturing knowledge and wants to turn that foundation into a high-growth career in outside sales.

If you’re ambitious, relationship-driven, empathetic, and energized by being out in the field, this is your chance to build a territory, grow your income, and become a true problem-solver for your customers.

Why this role stands out

This is not a transactional sales job.

This is consultative, field-based sales for someone who wants to:

• Build strong customer relationships
• Learn how to solve real shop‑floor challenges
• Grow accounts through trust, consistency, and follow‑through
• Turn technical understanding into career momentum

At Hill Industrial Tools, we help machine shops, manufacturers, and maintenance teams improve performance through cutting tools, blades, abrasives, PPE, and shop solutions that help them cut faster, last longer, reduce waste, and keep production moving.

What you’ll do

• Build and grow relationships with machine shops, plants, and industrial customers across your territory
• Prospect new business while developing existing accounts
• Spend time in the field learning customer processes, identifying pain points, and recommending solutions
• Work with everyone from machinists and programmers to buyers, supervisors, and owners
• Coordinate quotes, orders, and follow‑up with our internal team
• Stay organized in CRM and manage your pipeline with discipline
• Show up consistently, communicate clearly, and become the kind of rep customers want to call first

Who we’re looking for

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have some machining, tooling, metalworking, MRO, or industrial experience
• Are naturally good with people and know how to build trust without forcing it
• Are hungry, coachable, and motivated by growth
• Have empathy and know how to listen before trying to sell
• Can walk into a shop with confidence, curiosity, and respect
• Want a career where your effort directly impacts your results
• Like solving problems, not just pushing products

What helps you stand out

Preferred experience includes:

• Machining or shop‑floor experience
• Industrial distribution or outside sales exposure
• Familiarity with cutting tools, saw blades, abrasives, PPE, or shop consumables
• CRM experience
• A track record of strong communication and follow‑through

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel throughout your assigned territory
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable follow‑up and personal accountability

What you’ll get

• Competitive draw plus commission
• Training, support, and real product knowledge development
• A fast‑moving team that cares about doing things right
• A chance to grow professionally and financially
• A role where you can build a territory like it’s your own business

Why Hill Industrial Tools

We believe great sales reps are built through trust, effort, curiosity, and consistency.

We want someone who can connect with people, learn the technical side, and grow into a true partner for customers. If you’re early in your sales journey but already have some manufacturing or tooling knowledge, this could be a strong next step.

How to apply

Apply on LinkedIn and include a short note with:

• Any machining, tooling, manufacturing, or territory experience you have
• Why outside sales is the right fit for you
• One example of a relationship you built that led to a meaningful result

If you’re ready to build relationships, solve problems, and grow a real career in industrial sales, we’d like to hear from you.