Tools Sales and Safety Specialist - Reno, NV

Sonepar•Sparks, NV

13d

About The Position

The Tools Sales and Safety Specialist supports sales growth, profitability and customer engagement for the Tools, Fasteners and Safety categories across the West District, including Reno and Elko, Nevada. The role supports Codale’s Industrial, Commercial and Renewable business verticals by partnering with sales teams, branch leadership, customers and vendor partners to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver value-added product solutions. The specialist provides field and branch support for a strategic product category, with an impact on sales growth, margin performance, inventory health, vendor execution and customer retention. The position helps align branch teams with company and department direction and supports product knowledge, promotions, customer calls and category initiatives. The role is based in Sparks, Nevada, requires travel within the assigned territory, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary is listed as $60,000–$80,000 plus bonus.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external customers and vendor partners.
Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities across multiple branches and priorities.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of tools, fasteners and safety products.
Working knowledge of Eclipse ERP; training will be provided as needed.
Six months or more of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Support sales growth and profitability for the Tools, Fasteners and Safety categories across the assigned territory.
Partner with branch teams, outside sales, inside sales, customers and vendors to identify opportunities and deliver product solutions.
Monitor inventory levels with department leadership and support actions to improve inventory health and customer service.
Support vendor promotions, product training, branch engagement and category sales initiatives.
Identify opportunities to grow ancillary product lines within the assigned geographic territory.
Communicate and present effectively with counter sales, inside sales, outside account managers, vendors, purchasing and marketing teams.
Work independently while staying aligned with branch leadership and district priorities.
Use analytical and computer skills to review information, support decisions and follow through on action items.
Travel within the assigned territory to support branches, customers, vendors and field sales activity.