Distributed Products Sales Developer - MI

Mitutoyo America Corporation • Farmington Hills, MI

4d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mitutoyo America Corporation is seeking a customer-focused Distributed Product Sales Developer to join its sales team. The role provides hands-on experience in technical sales, territory management, distributor relationships, product demonstrations, and precision measurement products. The employee works alongside experienced Precision Tool Sales Representatives and may develop toward a future Precision Tool Sales Representative role, with potential relocation opportunities as their career progresses.

The position involves learning Mitutoyo’s precision measuring instruments, small tools, and distributed products; supporting sales activities and customer needs; building relationships with distributors, integrated suppliers, and end-users; assisting with demonstrations, technical training, and presentations; supporting distributor programs and sales campaigns; and coordinating customer and distributor events. The role is office-based with frequent travel to customers and distributor facilities, with travel required up to 75% of the time.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated annual salary range is $65,000–$75,000. Mitutoyo describes career growth, hands-on training, industry exposure, a collaborative environment, and professional development opportunities. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with sales teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Interest in long-term career advancement into a Precision Tool Sales Representative position, including potential relocation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional specialized technical training is preferred.
• Relevant experience in sales, customer service, manufacturing, distribution, or a technical environment is preferred.
• Interest in technical products, precision measurement, manufacturing, or industrial sales.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical product knowledge of precision measuring instruments, small tools, and distributed products through training and practical applications.
• Work with Precision Tool Sales Representatives to support sales efforts, identify opportunities, and assist customers throughout the sales process.
• Build relationships with distributors, integrated suppliers, and end-users, understand their needs, and recommend product solutions.
• Assist with product demonstrations, technical training, and customer presentations at showrooms, distributor locations, and customer facilities.
• Participate in distributor training, promotional activities, incentive programs, and cross-brand product initiatives.
• Identify prospective customers, develop targeted account lists, and support sales campaigns, product promotions, and new product announcements.
• Support key-account customer initiatives involving productivity improvements, return on investment, and process improvements.
• Assist in organizing open houses, workshops, distributor training sessions, customer events, and product demonstrations.
• Develop an understanding of territory operations, distributor relationships, internal sales resources, and effective sales strategies.

Benefits

• Career growth and development toward future sales opportunities.
• Hands-on training from experienced sales professionals.
• Exposure to distributors, manufacturers, and customers across a variety of industries.
• Collaborative and supportive sales organization.
• Professional development to strengthen technical expertise, customer relationship skills, and understanding of the sales process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level