Tools Sales and Safety Specialist - Reno, NV

Sonepar•Sparks, NV

15d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tools Sales and Safety Specialist is responsible for sales growth, profitability, and customer engagement across the Tools, Fasteners, and Safety categories within 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 vendors to identify opportunities, solve problems, and provide value-added product solutions. The specialist provides field and branch support for a strategic product category that directly affects sales growth, margin performance, inventory health, vendor execution, and customer retention. The role helps align category activity with company and department direction across the territory, supporting branch teams with product knowledge, promotions, customer calls, and category initiatives. Travel within the assigned territory is required. The position is based in Sparks, Nevada, and may require driving a company vehicle.

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-motivation and ability 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 that 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 maintaining alignment 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.