Product Specialist - 80/20

Product Specialist - 80/20 Eden Prairie, MN Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $85,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication 3D CAD modeling Territory sales Supplier management Inventory management Aluminum Identifying new business opportunities Mid-level ROI Project management Extrusion Bachelor's degree Territory management Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Data interpretation Prospecting Product demos Training & development Drafting Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Mechanical knowledge Mechanical product development projects Full Job Description Mission of the Role Serving as the technical expert for the 80/20 (extruded aluminum) product line, this role will promote and execute on the growth of this product offering across a specific geography. In addition to partnering with the sales team to focus on high-impact 80/20 opportunities, time will be spent actively prospecting and driving 80/20 sales within the market. This role utilizes Auto

CAD/SOLIDWORKS

software to draft and design extrusion structures that support pneumatic, motion control, and automation applications. Organizational and project management skills are essential while working on multiple solutions with multiple customers simultaneously. Customer-facing sales experience and/or experience driving a product line is preferred. Associates and/or Bachelor's degree with

SOLIDWORKS

knowledge is essential. Key Product Specialist - 80/20 Accountabilities Design and draft mechanical structures and systems using 2D and 3D AutoCAD tools / SOLIDWORKS (approximately 60% of your time). Make client facing sales calls alongside our sales team or independently; Identifying opportunity, scoping a project, and quantifying the return on investment, where aluminum extrusion benefit the customer. Typically on calls 2 days / week. Modify existing designs and develop new concepts to support customer applications in fluid power, motion control, and automation. Prepare accurate, detailed drawings and contribute to customer quotes and proposals. Work collaboratively with sales to identify and prioritize high-value opportunities, supporting an 80/20 approach to territory growth. Partner closely with Outside Sales Representatives in the field (2 days per week) to support customer visits, solution development, and opportunity advancement. Schedule and conduct training for Outside Sales Representatives; raising general knowledge base surrounding the 80/20 product line and relationship to Hartfiel's overall product offering. Utilizes 80/20 product vehicle extensively while visiting existing and potential customer sites, demonstrating product capabilities. Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert, clearly communicating system design, product capabilities, and application solutions to both customers and internal teams. Ask thoughtful questions to uncover customer needs and translate those into practical, effective design solutions. Support quoting activity and inventory management by working with suppliers to identify best pricing, lead times, and technical fit. Maintain strong communication with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure alignment and successful project execution. Analyze data to provide insights and drive customer engagement. Other duties as assigned. This is a hybrid role that balances in-office design work with regular field engagement, based out of our Eden Prairie office. Expect a mix of desk-based Auto

CAD / SOLIDWORKS

work and time spent at customer sites supporting sales efforts. Travel within the territory is required, along with occasional lifting (up to ~25 lbs). What We Offer Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) Match Tuition Reimbursement Generous PTO And more!