Technical Sales Representative - Central Iowa

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Technical Sales Representative, supporting our Midwest Region. This is a remote position, but candidates will ideally be located in or near Cedar Rapids, IA. The Technical Sales Representative will actively manage and grow a multi-million dollar territory; drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives; build distributor relationships to grow discretionary sales and promote your own target programs to increase share.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do:

• Manage strategic relationships with large end user customers in variety of industrial and agricultural industries.
• Aggressively engage all large and medium end-users to deliver Lincoln's total value proposition and increase sales. Provide technical support, demonstrations, and training where needed and where it will drive a positive sales result. Drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives with focus on growing Top Line, Alloy, Automation, and High Technology Products.
• Develop strategies to grow business with key distribution partners within the territory. Provide distributor training as needed; support and promote corporate distributor programs, and create your own targeted programs to drive sales and increase share through this channel.
• Provide end-user training support and promote all Lincoln products with a special focus on Automation products at these customers.
• Drive Educational Programs to all major schools and Unions to increase product share and visibility in educational facilities, and total sales.
• Manage key agricultural shows and motorsport venues.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering discipline strongly preferred; 10+ years industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Lincoln Electric Technical Sales Representative or similar position. (Minimum 5 years for level II or minimum 8 years for level III.)
• Above-average sales performance over the last three + years.
• Self-motivated, aggressive and independent.
• Ability to relocate to Cedar Rapids or Iowa City, Iowa
• Selected candidate’s Job Level and Pay Grade will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.