Welding Technology Sales Demonstrator

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at

Location: Chicago, Remote - Illinois, Remote - Iowa
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Sales
Pay Range: $63,904.00 - $79,880.00
Bonus Plan: AIP
Target Bonus: 10.0

Job Summary

The Welding Technology Sales Demonstrator will serve as the subject matter expert for plasma cutting, supporting the sales team through training, demonstrations, and technical expertise. This role is critical in driving customer engagement, ensuring proper machine setup, and promoting Lincoln Electric's plasma solutions as the industry standard.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct field training, customer training, and support account targeting for plasma cutting opportunities.
• Partner with the technical sales team to support key ("A") customers and distributors.
• Perform equipment demonstrations, machine setup, and troubleshooting at customer sites and events.
• Act as a brand ambassador for plasma cutting, representing Lincoln Electric at trade shows, customer visits, distributor open houses and industry events.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create how-to videos, maintenance guides, product feature videos, and customer-focused content.
• Provide technical support for application, product configuration, and troubleshooting of plasma cutting systems.
• Work with Product Management to deliver market intelligence and feedback for new product development.
• Assist in developing conversion plans for targeted accounts.
• Conduct product and process training for customers, distributors, and internal Lincoln personnel to ensure proficiency in plasma cutting.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Associate degree in Welding Technology or minimum of 1 year of welding / cutting experience
• Preferred Experience:
• Hands on customer-facing role, demonstrating equipment or technology
• Necessary Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Highly motivated, self-confident, and persistent with strong account management skills.

• Other:

• • Ability to manage demonstrations and coordinate with sales department to drive customer relationships by region.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (50% - 75%)

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.