Technical Sales Specialist - Material Handling

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Sales Specialist - Material Handling – 3-Year Career Development Program (Commercial Material Handling & Automation)

Job Summary

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking for a direct path into high-earning B2B technical sales, project management, and industrial automation?

Stac Material Handling (est. 2004) is hiring a Technical Sales & Support Specialist for our structured 3-Year Territory Manager Development Program in Cleveland, OH. Working directly alongside a Senior Territory Manager, you will gain hands-on experience in every phase of the sales and project lifecycle—from site surveys, system design, and estimating to customer presentations and project installations.

This program offers 1-on-1 mentorship, technical certification, exposure to cutting-edge robotics and AS/RS automation, and a clear path to promotion as a full Territory Manager with uncapped earning potential.

Program Roadmap

• Year 1: Foundation & Learning
• • Shadow Senior Territory Managers on customer visits, site surveys, and facility walk-throughs.
  • Master material handling products (conveyors, industrial robotics, AS/RS, pallet racking, mezzanines).
  • Learn CRM management, lead qualification, and basic proposal/quote preparation.
  • Coordinate project logistics, execution schedules, and installation support.
• Year 2: Technical Sales & Account Leadership
• • Manage smaller customer accounts and sales opportunities independently.
  • Lead site surveys, gather technical project specifications, and build customer solution quotes.
  • Deepen account management, presentation, and strategic territory planning skills.
• Year 3: Territory Ownership & Transition
• • Independently prospect, manage, and close major customer accounts within your assigned territory.
  • Lead complex sales opportunities from initial discovery to final system commissioning.
  • Prepare for full promotion to Territory Manager with expanded territory control and bonus/commission structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Sales & Business Development: Partner with senior leadership to grow assigned territories through prospecting, customer site visits, proposal development, and CRM tracking.
• Project & Solution Engineering: Participate in customer discovery meetings, gather application requirements, review CAD layouts, and evaluate vendor/supplier quotes.
• Execution & Installation: Coordinate project timelines, vendor deliveries, and installation support to ensure complete customer satisfaction and project sign-off.
• Professional Advancement: Participate in vendor technical training, industry trade shows, and hands-on learning with integrated packaging, conveyor, and robotic systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: Recent graduate or 0–3 years of experience in technical sales, project support, or industrial operations.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Mobility: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally throughout the assigned regional territory.

Preferred:

• Internship experience in industrial manufacturing, automation, material handling, engineering, or sales.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks , or system design layout tools.
• Exposure to warehouse operations, conveyor systems, or robotics.

Pay & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-Time (On-site / Field Travel)
• Location: Cleveland, OH (Regional Territory Travel)
• Benefits: Competitive base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off, 401(k) retirement options, company travel reimbursement/allowance, and paid vendor training programs.

Stac Material Handling, established in 2004, is a leading integrator and distributor of complete turnkey material handling solutions for manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical and food production facilities. We specialize in the design, integration, and execution of complex powered conveyor systems, AS/RS systems, industrial robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), warehouse design, and layout optimization.

Company Description

Stac Material Handling, established in 2004, is a leading integrator and distributor of complete turnkey material handling solutions for manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical and food production facilities. We specialize in the design, integration, and execution of complex powered conveyor systems, AS/RS systems, industrial robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), warehouse design, and layout optimization.