Field Engineer - Kansas City / Midwest

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a leading global company in the tools and outdoor industry, and they are seeking a Field Sales Engineer for the Midwest region. The role involves developing technical knowledge of fastening products, establishing relationships with engineering firms, and supporting local sales efforts through technical expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong technical understanding of specified fastening products (under the DEWALT brand), how they are used in construction, and how they are designed in accordance with current building codes
• Establish relationships with key specifying engineering firms in the territory
• Influence designers, architects, and engineers to specify fasteners through regular scheduled visits, education, and technical communication
• Hold regular technical presentations and training seminars for design professionals related to the design of DEWALT products with a focus on details, product performance, characteristics, applications, and code requirements
• Use technical knowledge of products to support and build sales on specification and conversion in conjunction with the local sales team and provide technical job-site support as needed
• Provide assistance on proprietary technical anchor design software to clients and communicate customer feedback for future product developments
• Support local sales efforts from a technical level – including jobsite visits
• Ensure that submittals generated by contractors are approved by architects and engineers
• Embrace and become versed in construction technology and future trends influencing the specified fasteners business such as Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, and construction software
• Develop and maintain client records in CRM (customer relationship management) tool

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Minimum 2 years' experience in design engineering, technical support, or technical sales role
• E.I.T / FE certified
• A valid driver's license
• Able to handle multiple priorities, organize, plan, and meet deadlines, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Travel Expectations: Up to 60% of time traveling within territory
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
• Construction Industry / Jobsite experience