Metalworking Specialist

Metalworking SpecialistThe Metalworking Specialist is Grainger's expert for machining, welding and grinding. This role conducts onsite assessments that reduce customers' costs while increasing efficiency through the latest technologies and applications. The Metalworking Specialist collaborates with internal sales partners to provide insight and expertise to help our customers.You Will:Reporting to a Regional Metalworking Manager, you will maintain expert knowledge on trends within manufacturing and maintenance industries, training opportunities, and forecasts to understand and respond to changing customer needs.Educate customers on technology and innovation while leading change at customer sites.Partner with Grainger sales teams and key suppliers to influence customer strategy and execution of metalworking sales growth.Perform process and product assessments for customers within metalworking applications.Understand how to document and present value and cost savings to customers.Develop and execute a plan to accomplish sales goals for growth across metalworking products in the territory.Utilize Salesforce to maintain sales data, customer activity details, and document cost savings.You Have:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in the metalworking industry or distributionPrevious field sales experience ideal.Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunitiesProject management knowledgeExperience managing external and internal customer relationshipsPrior success working independently and in a team environment.Experience with Microsoft Office ProgramsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) software or Salesforce experience ideal.A valid driver's license and ability to travel in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to see customers 3 to 4 days/week. Ability to travel 2 to 3 overnights / month.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.