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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for northern tools in Michigan is $30.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.14 and $38.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do Northern Tools employees do?

Northern Tools employees work for Northern Tool + Equipment, a retailer specializing in tools and equipment for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Employees can have a variety of roles, such as sales associates, warehouse workers, customer service representatives, and mechanics. They help customers find the right tools, provide product knowledge, manage inventory, process sales, and sometimes perform equipment repairs. Their goal is to ensure customers have a positive shopping experience and find the equipment they need for their projects.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Northern Tool sales associate?

To thrive as a Northern Tool Sales Associate, you need a solid understanding of tools and equipment, strong customer service skills, and preferably a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and product catalogs is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a positive attitude help build rapport with customers and foster teamwork. These skills ensure efficient operations, satisfied customers, and achievement of sales goals in a retail environment.

What are common challenges faced by employees working at Northern Tool + Equipment retail locations?

Employees at Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores often encounter challenges such as managing a wide variety of customer needs, keeping up with product knowledge across a large inventory, and balancing customer service with restocking or merchandising tasks. The fast-paced environment requires strong multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills, especially during peak seasons. However, these challenges also provide valuable experience in retail operations and customer engagement, and employees often receive support and training from their team and supervisors.

What is the difference between Northern Tools vs Equipment Technician?

AspectNorthern ToolsEquipment Technician
CredentialsNone specific, retail experience helpfulTechnical certifications often required
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, customer serviceRepair shops, industrial settings
Industry UsageRetail sales of tools and equipmentMaintenance and repair of equipment

While Northern Tools involves selling tools and equipment in a retail setting, Equipment Technicians focus on repairing and maintaining machinery, often requiring technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the tools and equipment industry but serve different functions and work environments.

Northern Tools jobs near you
Infographic showing various Northern Tools job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,468 per year, or $30 per hour.

Territory Sales Manager - Precision Cutting Tools - Northern Indiana, Michigan

Dauphin

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Territory Sales Manager - Precision Cutting Tools

Territory - Northern Indiana, Indiana

Heritage Cutter is a privately held, US manufacturer of precision cutting tools.

Our products include high performance carbide end mills, high-speed steel, cobalt and powdered metal end mills, taps, and countersinks. We go to market under the Data Flute, Brubaker, Weldon, and Decatur Diamond brands.

Data Flute is an industry leader in the manufacture of high performance, application specific, solid carbide rounds. Weldon is a long-established manufacturer of premium carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools. Brubaker Tool serves our customers from our facility in Central Pennsylvania that has been in continuous operation since 1881 and is a manufacturer of general purpose and high-performance taps. Decatur Diamond is a pioneer in high performance diamond tooling and offers a full suite of diamond-based tools.


Our team of territory and regional managers across the US and Canada work closely with each other to share information and build upon our success.


Territory managers are factory trained with in-depth reviews of application information for each product line and hands-on demonstrations. Once in the field, our territory managers are supported by a team of seasoned engineers and product managers to take on some of the most challenging applications.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and in-depth working knowledge of machining. Responsibilities will include field technical support of our end-user customers, field technical support for our distribution partners, and sales. Ultimately, the Territory Manager will be responsible for the level and quality of sales in the territory.


Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage customer relationships with assigned territory
  • Increase sales and profit margin with assigned territory
  • Responsible to develop and implement sales strategies for the assigned territory
  • Keeping CRM update for assigned accounts along with ensuring data is current and accurate.
  • Review lost opportunities to provide feedback to manage pricing, product, service/support and sales strategy.
  • Responsible for setting sales goals, including new business targets and objectives for the assigned territory and report on progress.
  • Develop and implementation of respective sales plans
  • Responsible for coordinating internal resources (i.e. - Product Managers) as required to support territory. If the account is being supported by a distributor, responsible for working with distributor to coordinate support products and solutions.
  • Effectively communicate market trends and product competitiveness to management and new business
  • New business opportunities should also be communicated to the Product Managers for review as required.
  • Submit a monthly report to consist of target account updates, quotation feedback, and distributor updates and training.
  • Provide Regional Manager with other status changes, as well as forecast feedback at major accounts.


Skills and Attributes:

  • Highly motivated
  • Technical capability to understand and recommend solutions for milling and tapping applications.
  • Ability to develop value proposition for Heritage Cutters products/ solutions.
  • Ability to develop and foster customer relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop cross-functional relationships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing business correspondence, reports and presentation skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans.
  • Demonstrate ability to grow sales in a designated territory.
  • Customer empathy/ customer advocate mentality
  • Strong project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and close prospect accounts.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Ability to use the Internet, Project Management software, spreadsheets and word processing software.
  • Ability to work independently to set daily priorities and workload.

Experience and Education

  • 2+ years of machining experience on both manual and CNC machines is required.
  • 2+ years of sales experience is preferred.
  • An engineering degree or a certificate program from a machining trade school is preferred.

We offer an excellent package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) including both base and Company matching contributions, paid holidays/vacation, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance and life insurance.

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