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Tool Rep information

How much do tool reps make?

Tool representatives typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, with experienced reps or those in specialized industries earning higher salaries. Compensation often includes commissions or bonuses based on sales performance, and the role may require technical knowledge and customer service skills.

What is the difference between Tool Rep vs Equipment Specialist?

AspectTool RepEquipment Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or industry-specific trainingSimilar certifications, often including technical or safety training
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in sales, customer service, and product demonstrationsInvolves installation, maintenance, and technical support in various settings
Employer & IndustryManufacturers, distributors, construction, and industrial sectorsConstruction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors

Tool Reps focus on selling and promoting tools to customers, providing product knowledge and demonstrations. Equipment Specialists often handle installation, maintenance, and technical support of equipment. While both roles require technical knowledge and serve similar industries, Tool Reps are more sales-oriented, whereas Equipment Specialists focus on technical support and service.

What are popular job titles related to Tool Rep jobs in Michigan?

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Infographic showing various Tool Rep job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Application Specialist - Eastern Michigan

GWS Tool Group

Detroit, MI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


GWS Tool Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Title: Application Specialist
Company: GWS Tool Group
Department: Sales
Reports to: VP Of Sales
Classification: Exempt
Location: Eastern Michigan Territory
Travel: Travel Required
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Applications Specialist of Solid Round and Insert Cutting Tools. A successful representative is responsible for account management and generating new opportunities for the organization. The main task involves understanding customers' needs in metalworking, as well as educating customers, prospects, and distributors of GWS Tool Groups products and capabilities. It is essential for the applications specialist to effectively provide detailed information on various products, programs or services offered by GWS Tool Group, but also clearly and effectively communicate what the customer needs back to the GWS Tool Group team.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • none

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Scheduling appointments, meeting existing customers in order to review customer applications and product requirements and to determine opportunities.
  • Effective planning to conduct sales presentations by meeting customers physically on a daily basis.
  • Liaising between the company and the customers for up-to-date conditions on pricing, service, and latest product release launches.
  • Generating and developing prospect accounts to increase revenue, by partnering with the distribution chain.
  • Continuously updating all customers on company product modifications, changes, and enhancements.
  • Enhancing up to date knowledge on new products, procedures, services, and tools by attending departmental and training meetings.
  • Maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to portray the company in a positive manner.
  • Effectively attending conferences and trade shows.
  • Using marketing data to maximize sales effectiveness and efficiency by using relevant sales management tools.
  • Organizing joint sale calls and attending them with distributors.
  • Preparing reports for sales and marketing and maintaining expense accounts.
  • Updating and maintenance of customer accounts including contact names and numbers for future sales.
  • With the help of inside sales support, provide product quotes to customers as needed.
  • Ensuring follow-up after passing leads to managers with complete profile customer information, calls-to-action, sources, dates.

Education and Experience:
  • 1-3 years Strong Manufacturing background with a focus in Milling, Turning, Grooving
  • Knowledgeable in tooling and manufacturing process
  • Ability to assist customers with processing parts and correct application of tools.
  • Job shop experience is high in regard
  • Assisting customers with proper speeds and feeds for materials used.
  • Experience in designing special tools is highly regarded
  • Experience processing customer parts from drawing to finished product.
  • Account management for current customers
  • Proven ability to develop new customers is ideal.
  • Degree in any field of sales and marketing is highly regarded

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information.
  • Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.
  • Special people skills to deal with customers and an outgoing personality.
  • Able to prospect new accounts.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Very good team player and should work well under pressure.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Requires knowledge and some experience in own discipline through education and experience.
  • Has some knowledge of business and its various aspects but is still acquiring further knowledge and experience.
  • No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing functional contribution.
  • Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments.
  • Exchanges simple information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
  • Use assigned methods, tools and processes. Support sharing of best practices.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to travel.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel 50%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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