Jobs at Makita Corporation

Support product planning and execution for accessory product lines. Conduct market research, competitive testing, write product copy/specs, manage packaging workflow, assist product launches, collaborate cross-functionally, track reviews, and help develop promotional campaigns.

Own and grow a strategic energy account by developing account plans, driving revenue and margin, engaging executive stakeholders, coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting product launches, and managing 50–70% regional travel to ensure consistent account execution and growth.

Manage and grow Makita sales within assigned industrial accounts (Grainger and large end-users). Execute sales programs, demos, training, strategic account plans, reporting, and promotions. Build relationships, resolve customer issues, support marketing collateral, maintain assets, and travel regionally and nationally as required.

Lead and develop Sales Managers across the region to drive revenue, market share, and execution. Translate strategy into regional plans, manage forecasts and budgets, support distributor and key account relationships, oversee talent development, and travel frequently for field visits and customer meetings.

Own and grow territory revenue by executing sales plans, managing distributor and end-user accounts, running product demos/training, forecasting in CRM, and conducting frequent field visits and jobsite engagement to drive market share and profitability.

Plan, coordinate, and execute national trade shows and events: build calendars and budgets, manage inventory and logistics, design booth assets and product demos, handle on-site setup and staffing, and create lead-collection tactics to drive brand awareness and demand.

Manage Makita U.S.A.'s social media presence: create and schedule daily posts, monitor comments and DMs, track performance and sponsored ads, support content shoots, collaborate cross-functionally, and grow followers using Hootsuite and Meta tools.

Field-based Territory Sales Manager responsible for driving revenue, market share, and account development across the East Bay territory. Executes territory business plans, manages pipeline and forecasting, conducts product demonstrations and training, partners with distributors, and supports promotional and launch activities. Requires frequent in-person customer engagement, jobsite visits, and occasional regional/national travel.

Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows and events nationwide. Build annual trade show calendar and budget, manage inventory and logistics, design booth assets and demos, implement lead collection, coordinate shipping/set-up, work cross-functionally with marketing and product teams, and manage on-site event execution and post-event follow-up.

Field-based product sales specialist responsible for driving growth within a product segment by developing high-value end-user opportunities, supporting and coaching Territory Managers, delivering demos and training, acting as a subject-matter expert, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives to increase specification and pull-through.