As a Professional Tools Inside Sales Representative, you will sell and promote the RIDGID and Greenlee lines of tools and equipment and provided personal care to deliver a premium customer experience for assigned high-value accounts. You will collaborate and partner with Field Sales Managers to implement territory business plans and solve customer problems.

You use strong customer service, problem solving, collaboration, and sales skills to build positive customer relationships and grow sales. You provide personal, dedicated support to assigned high-value channel partners and grow sales in your assigned territory by managing leads, proactively engaging with customers and executing sales opportunities. You partner with field sales managers to improve sales productivity and drive sales growth.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Grow Sales and own the relationship with assigned accounts (Non-Medal and Standard Distributors)
• Proactively engage with customers to establish and maintain relationships and drive sales.
• Provide information regularly thru outbound emails and calls, including but not limited to:
• Promotions
• New products
• Price change announcements
• Annual Minimum Sales Policy

Lead Management

• Qualify high priority leads from Ridgid.com and Greenlee.com and other sources
• Identify and develop sales opportunities by qualifying leads from a variety of sources including inbound inquiries, marketing campaigns, conferences, references, and tradeshows.
• Generate sales by identifying upselling and cross selling opportunities and offering new products.
• Respond to non-technical product questions, ratings & reviews on Social, ridgid.com, greenlee.com, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, and others, identifying sales opportunities and representing the RIDGID and Greenlee brands
• Contact Factory Service Center repair customers with potential upselling and cross selling opportunities
• Coordinate product demonstrations with the Territory Manager when appropriate.

Partner with assigned Field Sales Managers to grow sales & aid productivity

• Dedicated contact to resolve issues escalated to Field Sales Managers.
• Develop quotes and lead times for key projects.
• Submit MDF requests.
• Communicate MDF & Rebate status to assigned accounts.
• Execute other initiatives and projects including creating promotion materials, executing call/email campaigns, and executing territory business plans.

Dedicated contact for assigned high-value channel partner (ProAction Medal Accounts) to resolve customer issues, improve ease of doing business, and develop deep customer relationships.

• Respond to assigned distributors' requests.
• Manage each customer case from initial contact through satisfactory resolution, coordinating with a variety of other functions including Customer Service, Shipping, Credit, Technical Service, Factory Service, and Product Management to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify and report root cause issues. Gather distributors' needs, preferences, and pain points, and work collaboratively to share feedback and develop solutions for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Fulfilment Management Specialist to provide accurate lead times and update customers and sales managers until order is fulfilled.

Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively to identify process improvements to improve productivity and customer experience.

Who You Are:

You exhibit passion and enthusiasm to deliver a premium customer experience by professionally responding to customers' needs and proactively contacting customers to present opportunities and build relationships. You have an innate drive for results and a high level of commitment to exceed expectations. You think on your feet and creatively propose long term solutions to customer concerns. You are interpersonally savvy and able to collaborate and work efficiently across different departments at any level.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 3+ years of Inside Sales, Customer Service or Sales experience
• Strong drive for results and high level of commitment to exceed expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in English (and French for Canada representative)
• Basic Korn Ferry Competencies: customer focus, action oriented, problem solving, collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications including Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
• Travel up to 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• A Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field.
• Experience with ERP software (SAP/JDE) and CRM applications.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, our employees' passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities, and approaches to deliver meaningful value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes purposeful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in that success. The salary/pay range for this role is $49,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

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Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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