Trade Specialist - Connecticut

Job Summary

As a Trades Specialist, you will be part of our Commercial Construction field sales team as a remote, field-based employee in Connecticut. Your focus will be to achieve top-line sales targets, establish and maintain key relationships with end‑user partners, and guide local market teams in end‑user development.

• Achieve division and local market sales targets by selling DEWALT® PTE, HTAS, STANLEY®, LENOX, IRWIN, BOSTITCH, and PORTER CABLE brands.
• Develop and maintain relationships with end‑user partners, including trade associations, safety personnel, engineers, quality managers, general managers, line supervisors, chief mechanics, and purchasing.
• Teach and mentor local market teams on end user development processes, purchasing procedures, and alignment with product managers and distributors.
• Collaborate with Channel Marketing to implement marketing initiatives.
• Use  as a CRM and planning tool to communicate successes and failures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field preferred; relevant construction field experience may substitute for higher education.
• 3+ years of sales or marketing experience in construction supplies with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Experience selling to high‑level executives, C‑Suite, and job‑site directors preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and physical ability to travel up to 50% within the territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Competitive salary with a total target cash compensation range of $84,000.00 – $, inclusive of base salary and variable cash compensation. Eligible for a sales incentive plan or commission and annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness program, 401(k), and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.