Makita U.S.A., Inc. Career Opportunities
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Sales: account expansion
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Opportunity Snapshot

This is a prime opportunity to parlay your mechanical aptitude and previous sales experience to join a company of choice -- Makita -- and sell power tools throughout a large territory, including the eastern half of Missouri and southern two-thirds of Illinois, with primary focus on St. Louis. You will target a wide range of customers, from distributors to executives to construction jobsite personnel, and build a lucrative book of business. Quick question for you - click here You'll learn and then specialize in selling Makita U.S.A.'s professional power tools, products, and applications, and be responsible for developing and executing a sales plan that will maximize your efforts as you call on existing and prospect for new customers. While you can make a good living and be successful in this territory for years to come, if you prove yourself and wish to continue growing your career, you'll find ample opportunity for advancement within Makita U.S.A. This position works out of a home office.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 98 years we've built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A. has been bringing Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Pictured: the tools in this four-piece combo kit take advantage of an advanced LXT lithium-on battery; the 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life.

The Requirements

To be a strong fit for the Power Tools Sales Representative role, you will need: 
  • 2 to 3+ years of sales experience Quick question for you - click here
  • A bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • A background in power tool and/or construction sales is preferred 
  • A strong mechanical aptitude with an interest in power tools
  • Strong presentation skills both one-on-one and to a group of end users and/or distributors
  • Experience selling directly to end users and/or distributors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Solid power tool knowledge is highly preferred; actual construction work experience is helpful
In addition to these skills you should have: 
  • The ability to build customer relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated work ethic
  • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
This is a home-office based role, preferably located near St. Louis. You'll travel extensively throughout your territory, including up to 50% overnight travel, depending upon where you're located. Most often you will be a road warrior, so you will need a valid driver's license and safe driving record to drive a company car.

The Role

Reporting to the District Manager, as Power Tool Sales Representative, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing your account base.  Specifically, you will:
  • Maintain and expand established accounts through direct sales, prospecting, product demonstrations and the promotion of innovative product offerings  Quick question for you - click here
  • Focus on key pro-users and job sites with an emphasis on creating a demand for Makita products
  • Schedule and organize demo events, shows, etc. within your territory and upon management request
  • Develop innovative and creative ideas for increasing sales
  • Interface with multiple departments and branches within Makita and your account base
  • Maintain accurate records of plans, initiatives and agreements
  • Provide feedback to your District Sales Manager concerning the total market place, as well as any competitive activities taking place
  • Leverage a pull through strategy encouraging end users to influence dealers in order to increase sales and product placement
Upon joining us, you’ll train with the District Manager as well as others in the District, take a product course to get up to speed with our tools, learn our internal systems and begin developing a strategic sales plan. You'll market to end users, traveling to and calling on large construction companies and local job sites to develop partnerships with the people who actually use our tools, as you also develop strong relationships with dealers. 

By educating end users and encouraging them to make requests to their local dealers, you can effectively create demand for our products and indirectly convince your dealer accounts to increase their Makita product offerings. The ideal situation is when you approach a dealer and say, "company X wants to buy our products -- do you want to be our partner?" That means sales cycles are a little longer and a little more in-depth than a typical tool sale, but you have the ability to work all sides of the process, thereby effectively building your account base.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Makita U.S.A.

Personal autonomy and flexibility: While you'll benefit from the support of management and your peers, you'll also enjoy the ability to set your own routine and provide your territory with the services you deem appropriate for reaching your sales goals.

Pride and brand recognition: Visit any construction site, and you're sure to encounter a variety of Makita tools. Our quality and performance has earned us a strongly respected reputation within the contractor community, which has persistently grown over the past 89 years and is certain to endure for many years to come as we continue to lead the industry with the introduction of high quality, innovative tools.

Career growth: With plenty of room for expansion within, this territory offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your experience and showcase your abilities to build it out. Excel and you could position yourself for a variety of managerial roles and ongoing growth within the organization.

Event participation: As a member of our Sales division you will get the opportunity to participate in many of our promotional events across the country. 

Excellent compensation: In addition to a competitive base, commission and bonus incentives, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in our industry, including a company car; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) and profit sharing plan; expense reimbursement plans; PTO; tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pictured: Makita created the industry's first 18V Lithium-Ion line-up of cordless tools in 2005 with the groundbreaking 18V LXT® Series. Today, Makita offers over 65 LXT tools with solutions for trades from concrete to commercial, automotive to residential construction, and they're all powered by one fast-charging 18V Lithium-Ion battery.

Keys to Success

When you join us there will be a lot to learn, and a good deal of your initial success will depend on your ability to shorten the learning curve. You’ll need to be dedicated to knowledge gain -- from learning the tools to your territory to company processes and procedures.

By your sixth month in the role, we'll look to you to have already begun establishing strong working relationships with your accounts and end users, and to be consistently reaching -- or exceeding -- your monthly target numbers, which are very reasonable. To develop and sustain these relationships, you'll need to maintain a highly professional image, ongoing product knowledge, a dedication to service, and be driven to succeed.  Our top reps have:
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building abilities
  • A creative and innovative approach to the market and the skill to present customized solutions
  • The ability to excel both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills

About Us

Makita cordless tools are steadily emerging as the fastening system of choice within the assembly and manufacturing industries. While manufacturing processes were once dominated by air tools, manufacturers are recognizing the many advantages of using Makita cordless tools, such as reduced energy costs, more freedom and increased safety at the workplace. To meet the needs of today's manufacturers, Makita has developed a full range of assembly and manufacturing cordless power tools that are designed for precise torque accuracy. Makita cordless tools are your cost saving solutions.

Makita owes its reputation for manufacturing and distributing outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958 we introduced our first electric tool, and today we are one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers, with seven manufacturing facilities globally and a selection of more than 350 superior and innovative tools.

Believing that the motor is the heart of any power tool, we take great pride in our motor expertise. We spare no expense in producing the most powerful, efficient and best performing motors available for each tool, carefully selecting only the best quality raw materials, employing the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, and using the most stringent manufacturing processes and quality control in the industry. To make certain that our quality standards are upheld, constant testing is performed during machining and assembly processes, including a final run-test under power before leaving the factory to ensure optimum performance.

Our success comes not only from producing top quality tools, but also from our unparalleled customer service. From our customer service representatives to our extensive sales team to our R&D group, we are dedicated to delivering complete customer satisfaction. Makita USA is headquartered in La Mirada, California.

Pictured: Makita's product line is quite diverse; this 64 cc gas-powered chainsaw, for example, features a rugged cast cylinder and low-noise operation.

Opportunity Snapshot

This is a prime opportunity to parlay your mechanical aptitude and previous sales experience to join a company of choice -- Makita -- and sell power tools throughout a large territory, including the eastern half of Missouri and southern two-thirds of Illinois, with primary focus on St. Louis. You will target a wide range of customers, from distributors to executives to construction jobsite personnel, and build a lucrative book of business. Quick question for you - click here You'll learn and then specialize in selling Makita U.S.A.'s professional power tools, products, and applications, and be responsible for developing and executing a sales plan that will maximize your efforts as you call on existing and prospect for new customers. While you can make a good living and be successful in this territory for years to come, if you prove yourself and wish to continue growing your career, you'll find ample opportunity for advancement within Makita U.S.A. This position works out of a home office.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 98 years we've built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A. has been bringing Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Pictured: the tools in this four-piece combo kit take advantage of an advanced LXT lithium-on battery; the 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life.

The Requirements

To be a strong fit for the Power Tools Sales Representative role, you will need: 
  • 2 to 3+ years of sales experience Quick question for you - click here
  • A bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • A background in power tool and/or construction sales is preferred 
  • A strong mechanical aptitude with an interest in power tools
  • Strong presentation skills both one-on-one and to a group of end users and/or distributors
  • Experience selling directly to end users and/or distributors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Solid power tool knowledge is highly preferred; actual construction work experience is helpful
In addition to these skills you should have: 
  • The ability to build customer relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated work ethic
  • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
This is a home-office based role, preferably located near St. Louis. You'll travel extensively throughout your territory, including up to 50% overnight travel, depending upon where you're located. Most often you will be a road warrior, so you will need a valid driver's license and safe driving record to drive a company car.

The Role

Reporting to the District Manager, as Power Tool Sales Representative, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing your account base.  Specifically, you will:
  • Maintain and expand established accounts through direct sales, prospecting, product demonstrations and the promotion of innovative product offerings  Quick question for you - click here
  • Focus on key pro-users and job sites with an emphasis on creating a demand for Makita products
  • Schedule and organize demo events, shows, etc. within your territory and upon management request
  • Develop innovative and creative ideas for increasing sales
  • Interface with multiple departments and branches within Makita and your account base
  • Maintain accurate records of plans, initiatives and agreements
  • Provide feedback to your District Sales Manager concerning the total market place, as well as any competitive activities taking place
  • Leverage a pull through strategy encouraging end users to influence dealers in order to increase sales and product placement
Upon joining us, you’ll train with the District Manager as well as others in the District, take a product course to get up to speed with our tools, learn our internal systems and begin developing a strategic sales plan. You'll market to end users, traveling to and calling on large construction companies and local job sites to develop partnerships with the people who actually use our tools, as you also develop strong relationships with dealers. 

By educating end users and encouraging them to make requests to their local dealers, you can effectively create demand for our products and indirectly convince your dealer accounts to increase their Makita product offerings. The ideal situation is when you approach a dealer and say, "company X wants to buy our products -- do you want to be our partner?" That means sales cycles are a little longer and a little more in-depth than a typical tool sale, but you have the ability to work all sides of the process, thereby effectively building your account base.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Makita U.S.A.

Personal autonomy and flexibility: While you'll benefit from the support of management and your peers, you'll also enjoy the ability to set your own routine and provide your territory with the services you deem appropriate for reaching your sales goals.

Pride and brand recognition: Visit any construction site, and you're sure to encounter a variety of Makita tools. Our quality and performance has earned us a strongly respected reputation within the contractor community, which has persistently grown over the past 89 years and is certain to endure for many years to come as we continue to lead the industry with the introduction of high quality, innovative tools.

Career growth: With plenty of room for expansion within, this territory offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your experience and showcase your abilities to build it out. Excel and you could position yourself for a variety of managerial roles and ongoing growth within the organization.

Event participation: As a member of our Sales division you will get the opportunity to participate in many of our promotional events across the country. 

Excellent compensation: In addition to a competitive base, commission and bonus incentives, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in our industry, including a company car; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) and profit sharing plan; expense reimbursement plans; PTO; tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pictured: Makita created the industry's first 18V Lithium-Ion line-up of cordless tools in 2005 with the groundbreaking 18V LXT® Series. Today, Makita offers over 65 LXT tools with solutions for trades from concrete to commercial, automotive to residential construction, and they're all powered by one fast-charging 18V Lithium-Ion battery.

Keys to Success

When you join us there will be a lot to learn, and a good deal of your initial success will depend on your ability to shorten the learning curve. You’ll need to be dedicated to knowledge gain -- from learning the tools to your territory to company processes and procedures.

By your sixth month in the role, we'll look to you to have already begun establishing strong working relationships with your accounts and end users, and to be consistently reaching -- or exceeding -- your monthly target numbers, which are very reasonable. To develop and sustain these relationships, you'll need to maintain a highly professional image, ongoing product knowledge, a dedication to service, and be driven to succeed.  Our top reps have:
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building abilities
  • A creative and innovative approach to the market and the skill to present customized solutions
  • The ability to excel both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills

About Us

Makita cordless tools are steadily emerging as the fastening system of choice within the assembly and manufacturing industries. While manufacturing processes were once dominated by air tools, manufacturers are recognizing the many advantages of using Makita cordless tools, such as reduced energy costs, more freedom and increased safety at the workplace. To meet the needs of today's manufacturers, Makita has developed a full range of assembly and manufacturing cordless power tools that are designed for precise torque accuracy. Makita cordless tools are your cost saving solutions.

Makita owes its reputation for manufacturing and distributing outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958 we introduced our first electric tool, and today we are one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers, with seven manufacturing facilities globally and a selection of more than 350 superior and innovative tools.

Believing that the motor is the heart of any power tool, we take great pride in our motor expertise. We spare no expense in producing the most powerful, efficient and best performing motors available for each tool, carefully selecting only the best quality raw materials, employing the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, and using the most stringent manufacturing processes and quality control in the industry. To make certain that our quality standards are upheld, constant testing is performed during machining and assembly processes, including a final run-test under power before leaving the factory to ensure optimum performance.

Our success comes not only from producing top quality tools, but also from our unparalleled customer service. From our customer service representatives to our extensive sales team to our R&D group, we are dedicated to delivering complete customer satisfaction. Makita USA is headquartered in La Mirada, California.

Pictured: Makita's product line is quite diverse; this 64 cc gas-powered chainsaw, for example, features a rugged cast cylinder and low-noise operation.
Makita U.S.A., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at krivers@engage2excel.com.
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