Trade Specialist - Omaha, NE

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Trades Specialist in Omaha, NE. The role involves achieving sales targets and building relationships in the Commercial Construction field while traveling up to 50% within the designated territory.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business Management or Marketing and has at least 3 years of Sales experience, especially in Construction Supplies. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are crucial for success in this role. Compensation includes a base salary of $84,000.00 to $135,200.00 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Sales or Marketing for Construction Supplies.
• Experience selling to high-level executives and jobsite directors.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel up to 50% within territory.

Responsibilities

• Achieve top-line sales targets by selling to end-user customers.
• Develop relationships with end-user partners through solutions and management.
• Teach local team on end-user development and align efforts with markets.
• Implement marketing initiatives with Channel Marketing.
• Use SalesForce.com as a CRM and planning tool.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field

Construction field experience

Tools

SalesForce.com

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position: Trades Specialist – Omaha, NE

Virtual employee on the Commercial Construction field sales team, covering the Kansas City, MO territory.

Responsibilities

• Achieve top-line sales targets by selling DEWALT PTE, HTAS, STANLEY, LENOX, IRWIN, BOSTITCH, PORTERCABLE brands to end‑user customers.
• Establish, develop, and maintain key relationships with end‑user partners through product and services solutions and management of CORE and other SBD user contracts and programs.
• Teach and mentor the local market team on end‑user development, including identifying contacts, understanding purchasing processes, and aligning efforts with local market teams, product managers, distributors, and service centers.
• Partner with Channel Marketing to implement and coordinate marketing initiatives.
• Maintain and use SalesForce.com as a CRM and planning tool, communicating successes and failures in a timely fashion to improve processes and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field preferred; relevant construction field experience may substitute for higher education.
• 3+ years of experience in Sales or Marketing for Construction Supplies with a proven track record delivering results and experience selling to high‑level executives, C‑Suite, and jobsite directors.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to meld empathy with determination to achieve outstanding results.
• Valid Driver’s License and physical ability to travel up to 50% within the territory.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Target cash compensation range: $84,000.00 – $135,200.00. Compensation may vary based on job level, location, skills, and experience. The role is eligible for a sales incentive plan or commission, and the total target cash compensation includes base salary and variable cash compensation.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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