Now Hiring - Technical Sales Representative in Bettendorf, IA

Job Title: Technical Sales Representative

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of the highest quality arc welding products, automated joining assembly and cutting systems, and has a global leading position in brazing and soldering alloys. With over 125 years of innovation and service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation, drive growth and provide a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric: we operate to a higher standard to build a better world.

Req. ID: 21976

PURPOSE: Actively manage and grow a newly structured territory; drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives; build distributor relationships to grow discretionary sales and promote your own target programs to increase share.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Actively manage and grow newly structured territory.
• Engage all large and medium end-users to deliver Lincoln’s total value proposition to increase sales. Develop relationships across all levels of these strategic customers.
• Provide technical support, demonstrations and training where needed within all large and medium end users. Drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives with focus on growing Top Line, Accessories, Alloy, Automation, and High Technology Products.
• Manage, develop, and grow relationships at key distributor partners.
• Develop strategies and programs to drive sales and increase share at these key distributor partners. Provide distributor training as needed, support and promote corporate distributor programs, and create your own targeted programs to drive sales and increase share in this channel.
• Drive Educational Programs to all major technical colleges and Unions to increase product share and visibility in these facilities.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering discipline strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years’ sales experience preferred.
• Above-average performance with excellent communication, and technical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a substancial portfolio.
• Organized, Self-motivated, Strong work ethic, aggressive and independent.
• Ability to relocate to the Quad Cities Area.
• Must have basic knowledge of welding processes.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Sales
Section: Lincoln Cleveland (US10)

EOE, including disability/veterans

PLEASE APPLY : [please apply online] Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $107,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bettendorf, IA 52722: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location