Technical Sales Specialist - Northern VA Datum: 27.03.2025 Standort: Hillsborough, NC, US, 27278 Unternehmen: STIHL About Us As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team! Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL: Staring salary of $58,000 - $66,000, with sales bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Robust retirement offerings including: A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years A 401(k) with generous employer match Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation About You We are seeking a hands-on problem solver who can speak the language of both technicians and customers. As a Technical Sales Specialist, you'll merge in-depth product knowledge with strategic sales support, delivering training, guidance, and real-world solutions that drive results in the field. If you thrive at the intersection of technical know-how and customer connection, this is your next move. The ideal candidate must live in Northern Virginia, Northern Maryland, or Delaware, or be open to relocation to this area. Job Duties & Responsibilities Visit strategic commercial and municipal accounts with a focus on increasing sales of STIHL equipment by offering training, feature & benefit comparisons and product demonstrations. Identify and prospect new commercial and municipal accounts who presently carry competitive products with the goal of converting them to STIHL customers. Develop, implement, demonstrate and evaluate product training programs and initiate contact with actual and potential customers to include but not limited to landscapers, loggers, golf courses, contractors, arborists and municipalities. Call on and visit National Accounts at an appropriate frequency for safety and product training, new product introductions, troubleshooting and demonstration support. Attend and support STIHL and various regional trade shows, training events (i.e., STIHL U) and dealer events to promote STIHL, our products and services. Maintain reporting (updating CRM, monthly field reports, field input in regards to competitor and product performance/quality issues, expense reports, email). Support territory managers and merchandising team with new dealer set up, product and service training. Attend sales meetings, dealer training meetings and other required meetings and training. Ability to use fine and gross motor skills to understand, operate and maneuver gas and battery outdoor powered equipment to include chain saws, trimmers, blowers and other equipment as necessary. Specifications Vocational/Technical School with small engine or other mechanical degree preferred Outdoor power equipment service experience preferred. Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and web-based programs. Demonstrates effective time management, willingness for extended overnight travel, presentation skills, and willingness to improve skills by utilizing continuing education and training resources. Sales prospecting experience. Self-starter and able to perform well with minimal supervision. Spanish language skills preferred. 3-5 years of related work experience required 25% travel required :Wir freuen uns auf die Bewerbung: