Commercial Solution Specialist
About The Position
You’re a sales‑driven field professional who excels at product demos, training, and closing deals. As The Battery Authority, you guide commercial customers through gas and battery solutions—often converting non‑STIHL users. Independent, persuasive, and relationship‑focused, you thrive in an outside sales role. The ideal candidate will live in or around Los Angeles, CA or the greater Los Angeles, CA area or be open to relocation. PurposeThe Commercial Solutions Specialist (CSS) is a sales-minded field application representative that works closely with Commercial Solutions Dealers (CSDs) and commercial end users. Responsibilities include working with Territory Managers and CSDs to identify end users in need of hands-on demos and in-the-field training. This includes working with end users who use non-STIHL products. CSS’s will be The Battery Authority in the field and the change agents of STIHL to provide solutions to commercial customers in gas or battery. These individuals are meant to be sales closers. This position is an outside sales position; the essential functions of this job will be completed remotely.
Responsibilities
- Visit strategic commercial and municipal accounts with a focus on increasing sales of STIHL equipment by offering product demonstrations, training and feature & benefit comparisons.
- 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.
- 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).
- Attend sales meetings, dealer training meetings and other required meetings and training.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive pay with multiple 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 in addition to 11 Paid Holidays
- A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
