Trades Specialist - Kansas , MO

Position Overview

Trades Specialist – Kansas City, MO. A virtual field sales role within our Commercial Construction team, focusing on selling DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, and other partner brands to end‑user customers.

• Achieve top‑line sales targets based on division and local market goals.
• Build, develop, and maintain key relationships with end‑user partners, including managing CORE and other SBD user contracts and programs.
• Teach and mentor the local market team on end‑user development, purchasing processes, and alignment with local market teams, product managers, distributors, and service centers.
• Partner with Channel Marketing to implement and coordinate marketing initiatives.
• Maintain and use  as a CRM and planning tool.
• Communicate successes and failures in a timely manner to streamline processes and improve future outcomes with key accounts and opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field (preferred) or equivalent construction field experience.
• 3+ years of experience in sales or marketing for construction supplies with a proven track record.
• Experience selling to high‑level executives, C‑Suite, and jobsite directors (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Empathy combined with determination to achieve outstanding results.
• Valid driver’s license and physical ability to travel up to 50% within territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

The Total Target Cash Compensation range for this position is $84,000.00 – $, inclusive of base salary and target variable cash compensation. Compensation may vary based on level, location, and other factors.

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact me at (860) 827‑3923 or