[Remote] Assembly Sales Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is seeking an Assembly Sales Specialist to support growth of its assembly tool product line. The role develops dealer and end-user relationships, provides expertise in precision torque fastening and manufacturing processes, and drives sales, market share, and profitability across a multi-state territory.

Responsibilities

• Multi-state responsibility, managing relationships at both multiple dealers and key end users
• Management of complex and technical dealer network including support, training, strategy development, and maintaining a Makita focus to ensure growth
• Understanding of job flow and processes within factories as it relates to assembly operations and industrial/factory end users
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including Lean Manufacturing principles like J.I.T. and 5S requirements
• Knowledgeable of trends within assembly customers that relate to Industry 4.0, poka-yoke, and specific solutions designed to ensure productivity and increased quality assurance
• Technical understanding of precision fastening (torque) and production quality through reliable and accurate torque measurements
• Ability to identify, present to, and influence decision makers (engineers, quality managers, and procurement) within manufacturing end users
• Product expert in Makita products designed for the assembly environment
• Adept at ‘solution-selling’ techniques with ‘problem-solving’ skills to improve customer processes
• Ability to articulate Makita’s differentiators and have an understanding of Makita’s position in relation to competitors’ tools
• Understanding of purchasing cycles, budgetary trends, and fiscal expenditure within the manufacturing vertical
• Organize, prepare, and attend local and national trade shows as necessary

Skills

• • A bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience that fits this role
• • A strong knowledge of the manufacturing industry, including automotive and heavy trucks
• • The ability to listen, evaluate, and resolve problems
• • A current valid driver's license and clean driving record
• • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• • Take a proactive approach to growing our business
• • Combine a strong self-motivation, an outgoing personality, and a solid sense of integrity
• • Present a professional company image in all your interactions
• • Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• • Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend or reach above head
• • Required to frequently sit
• • May be required to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 30 pounds
• • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• • Able to ascend and descend stairs
• • Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items
• • Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subject to strict deadlines and multiple projects
• • May be subject to overtime as required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories
• Remote (at-home) based

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