Sales Representative

Forney Industries is one of America’s longest operating family‑owned welding and metal‑working product companies. Forney is celebrating 93 years in business, having introduced the first publicly available arc welder in the 1940s. With such a longstanding history, the company has been there for welders and metal workers since the beginning of the trade. Headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, Forney now offers more than 5,000 products for the automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and do‑it‑yourself markets, distributing to all 50 states and maintaining an extensive customer network committed to the highest product and service standards.

Open date: 11/24/2025

Close date: 12/30/2025

Employee benefits including 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance. Flex spending accounts as well as other optional plans.

The Level 2 Sales Representative will have responsibility for executing the Forney Sales plan and initiatives in specific assigned accounts. This position will service existing accounts following the Forney Sales protocol, develop new accounts, execute brand strategies and be responsible for meeting budgeted revenue and call coverage goals.

• Executes dealer call coverage as required by territory (60–80 accounts)
• Achieves set revenue and defined territory call cycle
• Follows sales visit protocols by demonstrating Forney's Point of Difference
• Communicates daily sales activities via timely submission of call reports
• Promotes new items and specials to assigned accounts
• Meets revenue goals and new account quotas
• Detailed understanding of key account strategies, objectives, and business methodology
• Executes initiatives to grow existing dealer business within territory
• Provides product/sales training to key personnel at key accounts
• Submits travel expense reports on a bi‑weekly basis
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required
• Must reside in territory

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Associate degree; or equivalent industry experience
• 1 to 3 years outside sales experience;
  Direct to dealer preferred
• Proven track record of success
• Proven track record of success showing progressive levels of responsibility

• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate across multiple departments within the company to achieve desired company results

• Overnight travel required – 50%
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Forney guidelines
• Company car
• Must be able to sit/drive for several hours at a time
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

• Revenue
• Expense management
• Account obtainment
• Account penetration

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development
• Wholesale