Field Specialist
About the job
- Extensive travel within the territory and some overnight stays are required.
- Must be mechanically inclined; specific riding mower repair training will be provided.
- Must be able to problem-solve and apply critical thinking skills.
- Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able and willing to satisfy consumers and end users with little guidance or management intervention.
- Empathy and the ability to relate to customers are necessary.
- Cover a large territory to provide riding mower customer support.
- Diagnose and repair TTI riding mowers in the field.
- Recruit and train new service centers for riding mower repair programs.
- Train existing service centers within the territory on current and new riding mowers.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on riding mower programs.
- Visit customer residences to diagnose and repair mowers.
- Visit service centers as needed to provide repair assistance.
- Maintain open communication with all TTI parties.
- Provide phone support to customers and service centers as needed.
- Provide performance reports when requested.
- Work with engineering and project management on identified current issues.
- Keep the company-provided work vehicle and tools organized and clean.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Prior presenting and/or training skills are preferred.
Job Description:
Techtronic Industries Power Equipment, a subsidiary of TTI, has an opening for a Field Specialist – RYOBI Experience Team to be responsible for providing best-in-class support for TTI brand riding mower programs by professionally engaging customers and service centers in the field to expand the riding mower program. This includes covering a territory to diagnose and repair riding mower units in the field, training and recruiting service centers, and working closely with the engagement center in Anderson, S.C.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for a covering a large territory for riding mower customer support
Diagnosing and repairing TTI riding mowers in the field
Recruiting and training new service centers for riding mower repair programs
Training existing service centers within territory on current and new riding mowers
Being a subject matter expert on riding mower programs
Visiting customer residences to diagnose and repair mowers
Visiting service centers when needed for repair assistance
Keeping constant communication channels open with all TTI parties
Conduct phone support for customer and service centers when needed
Providing performance reports when requested
Work with engineering and project management on current issues identified
Keep an organized and clean company provided work vehicle and tools
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Extensive travel within territory and some overnight stays
Must be mechanically inclined - Specific rider repair training will be provided
Must be able to problem solve and have critical thinking skills
Prior presenting and/or training skills preferred
Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
Must have the ability and desire to satisfy consumers and end-users with little guidance or management intervention
Empathy and ability to relate to customers is necessary
About the company
Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a global leader in cordless technology, designing and making power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floorcare products for professional, industrial, DIY, and consumer markets. Its product lineup includes well-known brands such as MILWAUKEE for professionals and RYOBI for DIYers, along with AEG, EMPIRE, HOMELITE, HOOVER, ORECK, VAX, and DIRT DEVIL. TTI develops and manufactures cordless tools powered by rechargeable batteries, with global research and development to improve performance, safety, and jobsite productivity. The company operates at a large scale with a diverse brand portfolio and a worldwide footprint, differentiating itself through its breadth of offerings, strong brand recognition, and leadership in cordless technology. Its goal is to maintain and grow its leadership in cordless tools and related equipment around the world, expanding its brands while upholding environmental, social, and governance standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kwai Tsing District, Hong Kong
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 revenue hit $8.3 billion, up 5.9%, with $753 million free cash flow.
- Gross margin reached 42.9% in H1 2026, driven by tariff-mitigation and productivity gains.
- TTI launched a $500 million buyback in June 2026 and raised dividends 20%.
What critics are saying
- TTI's consumer segment fell 2.5% in H1 2026, signaling weak demand.
- Reuters on September 4, 2026 reported TTI's Muddy Waters defamation case lost counsel.
- TTI's Milwaukee dependence is existential; retailer concentration can damage earnings fast.
What makes Techtronic Industries (TTI) unique
- Milwaukee and Ryobi led H1 2026 growth, proving brand power.
- TTI's cordless technology and Brookfield R&D sustain product and margin leadership.
- Anderson, South Carolina centralizes Hoover, Oreck, and Dirt Devil operations for scale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Chervon appoints Krystle Adams Director of Sales Recruiting to lead national campus hiring. October 19, 2026 Krystle Adams Chervon North America, a global power tools and outdoor power equipment company, has appointed Krystle Adams as Director of Sales Recruiting, effective October 19, 2026, as the company prepares to expand its national sales organization. Adams brings more than nine years of experience in sales leadership, recruitment operations and campus hiring at Techtronic Industries (TTI). She will report to Matt DeFeo, Senior Vice President of Sales, Training and Recruiting at Chervon. In her new role, Adams will lead the development and implementation of Chervon's campus recruiting system, with an emphasis on attracting recent college graduates to support the company's planned sales force expansion. The appointment reflects Chervon's strategy to strengthen its talent acquisition capabilities and establish a recruitment pipeline for its growing sales organization. Adams most recently served as National Recruiting Operations Manager at TTI, where she was responsible for coordinating and implementing recruiting initiatives across college campuses nationwide. Her responsibilities included developing campus recruiting strategies, managing recruitment operations and supporting the identification of candidates for sales positions. She also designed and implemented a national college internship program intended to create opportunities for students to gain professional experience and develop skills relevant to sales careers. Before moving into national recruiting leadership, Adams held several sales and sales management positions at TTI. During that period, she gained experience in field sales operations, customer engagement, team leadership and sales performance management. Her progression from sales representative and sales manager into recruiting leadership provided experience in both the operational requirements of sales organizations and the processes involved in identifying and developing new talent. Chervon expects that combination of experience to support the development of its national recruiting infrastructure. "I feel incredibly fortunate to now have Krystle Adams in place to launch Chervon campus recruiting," DeFeo said. "Krystle is one of the most talented, high potential sales recruiting leaders I have seen over the past 40+ years, and she will have an immediate, significant impact on the results at Chervon." The appointment comes as Chervon seeks to build a larger national sales organization to support its professional tools and outdoor power equipment businesses. A central part of Adams' responsibilities will be establishing a structured campus recruiting program that connects the company with colleges and universities across the United States. Campus recruiting programs can provide manufacturers and sales organizations with access to graduates seeking entry-level opportunities in sales, account management and commercial operations. Such programs often involve relationships with university career centers, student organizations and academic departments, along with recruitment events and internship opportunities. Adams' previous experience managing nationwide campus recruitment efforts is expected to help Chervon develop its own approach to attracting and hiring graduates. The company plans to use the new recruiting system to support significant growth in its sales workforce. "My experience and passion for building world-class campus recruiting systems match perfectly with Chervon's bold plans to build out a national sales organization," Adams said. "I plan to work quickly to implement our new Chervon campus recruiting system and to hire hundreds of high potential, newly-minted college graduates." The proposed hiring initiative represents a substantial expansion of Chervon's early-career talent acquisition efforts. Although Adams outlined plans to recruit hundreds of recent graduates, the company did not disclose an exact hiring target, recruitment timetable or geographic breakdown of the proposed positions. It also did not provide details regarding the number of universities expected to participate in the campus recruiting program. The initiative will be developed under Chervon's sales, training and recruiting leadership structure, bringing recruitment activities into closer alignment with the company's broader commercial objectives. Chervon North America is part of a global business specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, testing, sales and after-sales service of power tools and outdoor power equipment. The company's brand portfolio includes EGO, FLEX, SKIL and DEVON, which serve industrial, professional and consumer markets. Its operations are supported by an integrated business model and international sales and distribution networks. Chervon's product development strategy emphasizes user-focused innovation, including advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, intelligent equipment and digital capabilities. The company is pursuing growth across its power tools and outdoor equipment businesses while investing in the sales capabilities needed to support its products and distribution channels. Recruiting and developing new sales professionals forms part of that expansion strategy. For companies operating in competitive equipment markets, field sales teams can play an important role in supporting retail partners, developing customer relationships and increasing awareness of new products. A national recruiting program can also provide a consistent approach to identifying candidates and preparing them for sales responsibilities. Adams' background at TTI includes experience working within an established power tools organization, giving her familiarity with the skills and training requirements associated with professional tool sales. Her previous recruiting responsibilities also involved coordinating activities across multiple campuses, an area directly relevant to Chervon's planned national program. In addition to attracting graduates, the company's broader recruitment strategy is expected to require coordination between hiring, training and field sales leadership. Adams will work within the organization led by DeFeo, whose responsibilities encompass sales, training and recruiting. This reporting structure is intended to support the alignment of talent acquisition with the company's sales development priorities. Adams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from the University of California, Riverside. Her appointment adds an executive with experience in sales operations, recruiting management and early-career talent development to Chervon's commercial leadership team. Chervon did not announce additional changes to its recruiting leadership or disclose the financial investment associated with the new campus hiring initiative. The company also did not specify when its first group of recruits under the new program is expected to begin work. With Adams leading sales recruiting, Chervon intends to establish a national campus recruitment infrastructure capable of supporting its planned workforce expansion. The appointment marks a step in the company's effort to build a larger sales organization and strengthen its commercial capabilities across the North American power tools and outdoor power equipment markets.
NP Strategy expands footprint opening a Greenville, S.C. Office. September 17, 2026 7:32 PM GREENVILLE, S.C. - NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media, and public relations assistance, announced its expansion today with the opening of an office in Greenville, South Carolina. To lead Upstate operations, the firm has named marketing executive Carissa Finan as Senior Director. While NP Strategy has served clients across the Upstate for years, this physical expansion establishes a permanent local presence to better support the region's growing market. "Greenville is one of South Carolina's most important centers for business and growth," said Amanda Loveday, CEO of NP Strategy. "Establishing a presence in the Upstate is a natural next step for our firm, and Carissa is the right person to lead that effort. She knows this market, understands the people and businesses that drive it, and brings relationships and experience that will serve our clients well." NP Strategy represents clients across diverse industries, providing strategic guidance, media relations, crisis communications, and public affairs services. With the expansion into Greenville, NP Strategy now has a presence in six cities across the Southeast: Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; and Birmingham, Alabama. Finan brings extensive leadership experience in strategic marketing and business development to NP Strategy. She joins the firm following six years at RingoFire, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President, specializing in strategic and creative marketing solutions ranging from brand development to targeted audience campaigns. Prior to her time at RingoFire, Finan spent 10 years at Techtronic Industries. "I'm excited to join NP Strategy and help build the firm's presence in the Upstate," said Finan. "I've spent nearly two decades working with businesses throughout this region and have seen firsthand how much it has changed and grown. There is a lot happening here, and I am looking forward to helping businesses and organizations across the Upstate navigate what comes next."
Will Flex and Skil thrive under new leadership? If you buy something through its links, ToolGuyd might earn an affiliate commission. Discover more Power Tools Flex seems dead in the water, after being ejected from Lowe's stores. Skil, which was also ejected from Lowe's stores, just launched a couple of cordless power tool "innovations" that I think miss the mark. In my opinion, both are excellent tool brands facing rough times. There are tools I don't like, but the engineering and design intent is often sound. Their parent company, Chervon, makes so much more than just what you see in Flex and Skil's cordless lineups. They aren't good at what they do, they're great at it. There's also EGO, which is a household name in cordless outdoor power tools. So what's the problem? Why have Flex and Skil both slumped? Amazon had a like of their Denali-branded cordless power tools, and they were compatible with Skil's battery system. What happened to that? Amazon erased it all, as if the tools never existed. Skil has a line of modular tool boxes. Where can you find them? Wholesale clubs, although it seems not at the moment. These brands are Olympic swimmers in a river pushing against them. They're doing everything right product-wise, and I say this despite my criticisms for specific tool launches, but the current persists. So how can they gain ground? As a reader pointed out in a comment earlier today, the head of Skil and Flex's parent company, Chervon Founder Mr. Longquan Pan is transitioning out of his role of CEO. The new CEO will be Joseph Galli Jr., former head of TTI (2008 - 2024). Under Mr. Galli's leadership, Milwaukee Tool, Ryobi, and others are incredibly popular tool brands. Mr. Pan will continue to serve as Executive Director and Chairman of the Board. Chervon is a publicly-traded company. Changes in leadership sometimes do more for investor optics than day to day operations or strategy. But there is no denying that Mr. Galli knows how to build both tool brands and leaders. From what I've seen, I don't think that Flex or Skil are doing things wrong from a product perspective. They pivoted several times, with appropriate strategic flexibility. Also from what I've seen, that didn't help. I don't think that Mr. Galli will automagically turn Flex into a company that can compete head to head with Milwaukee Tool, or Skil into a company that can take on Ryobi. But I am optimistic that he can steer Chervon and its tool brands in a better direction. Under Mr. Pan, Chervon is an excellent cordless power tool brand. Their brands are highly capable. But Chervon specializes in B2B. Do you remember the Craftsman AutoHammer? That was a Chervon product. So was the HammerHead tool that didn't seem to sell well at Lowe's stores over 10 year ago. Skil has one too - see It's Cordless Hammer Time - but it doesn't seem to have gotten the same attention as the Sears Craftsman version from so long ago. Hopefully Mr. Galli comes in and turns things around. I have seen what Mr. Pan has grown Chervon and its brands into. I think that Mr. Pan and Mr. Galli are going to be an unstoppable force, with complementary experiences and leadership outcomes. There's also the question of whether Mr. Galli will prompt for leadership changes and bring in new people. Milwaukee Tool turned things around with Mr. Galli at the head of TTI, although he certainly wasn't alone. Can one person turn things around and overcome the tool brands' inherent weaknesses on their own? I think the next couple of years will be very interesting. There is no telling what kind of impact Mr. Galli will have on Flex and Skil operations in the USA, but I'm willing to bet the outcome will be positive.
Techtronic Industries reported revenue of $8.3 billion for the first half of 2026, up 5.9%, with net profit rising 17.5% to $738 million. The Hong Kong-based power tool and outdoor equipment manufacturer saw its gross margin expand 258 basis points to 42.9%, whilst EBIT grew 15.9% to $822 million. The company's Milwaukee and Ryobi brands achieved combined underlying growth of 8.2% in local currency. Its professional segment generated $5.9 billion in sales, increasing 9.7%, whilst the consumer segment delivered $2.4 billion, down 2.5%. TTI generated $753 million in free cash flow and ended the period with $1.066 billion in net cash. The company declared an interim dividend of approximately 19.31 US cents per share, up 20% from the previous year. In June 2026, TTI launched a share repurchase programme of up to $500 million over 18 months.
Techtronic Industries delivers strong first half performance. GROWING SALES TO US$8.3 BILLION, NET PROFIT INCREASED TO US$738 MILLION HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" or the "Group") (stock code: HK: 0669, ADR symbol: TTNDY), a global cordless power tool, outdoor power equipment and floorcare & cleaning company, is pleased to announce its results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. The Group delivered record first half results in 2026, with revenue growing 5.9% to US$8.3 billion. Its two leading brands, MILWAUKEE and RYOBI, both delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, growing at a combined 8.2% underlying growth rate in local currency. * TTI delivered record first half results in 2026, with revenue growing 5.9% to US$8.3 billion and net profit increasing 17.5% to US$738 million. * Its global MILWAUKEE business grew 10.5% on an underlying basis in local currency, after adjusting for the planned 2025 timing impact related to the MILWAUKEE Americas ERP system conversion. * RYOBI, the #1 global consumer cordless tool and outdoor products brand, grew 1.7% in local currency to US$1.9 billion in the first half of 2026. * EBIT margin expanded 86 basis points to a record high 9.9%, up from 9.1% in the first half of 2025. More importantly, Daily Bulletin is well positioned to meet or exceed its internal target of 10.0% EBIT margin by 2027. * Daily Bulletin delivered US$753 million of free cash flow in the first half of 2026 and Daily Bulletin is on track for another strong free cash flow performance in the second half. * The Company commenced its US$500 million automatic share repurchase plan following authorization and approval in June 2026. | Financial Performance Highlights for H1 2026 | / | / | / | | / | 2026 US$' million | 2025 US$' million | Changes | | Revenue | 8,292 | 7,833 | +5.9 % | | Gross profit margin | 42.9 % | 40.3 % | +258 bps | | EBIT | 822 | 709 | +15.9 % | | Profit attributable to Owners of the Company | 738 | 628 | +17.5 % | | Basic Earnings per share (US cents) | 40.50 | 34.37 | +17.8 % | | Free Cash Flow | 753 | 468 | +285 m | | Interim dividend per share (approx. US cents) | 19.31 | 16.09 | +20.0 % | Gross margin expanded 258 basis points to a record 42.9% in the first half of 2026. The 2026 gross margin expansion of 163 basis points was driven from the annualization of its tariff-mitigation efforts such as optimizing production, productivity gains, and supplier partnerships. EBIT grew 15.9% to US$822 million, while EBIT margin increased 86 basis points to 9.9%. Net Profit increased 17.5% to US$738 million due to lower net finance costs, and earnings per share rose 17.8% to US40.50 cents. Working capital as a percentage of sales improved 11 basis points from last year to 16.6%. TTI generated US$753 million in positive Free Cash Flow in the first six months of 2026, ending the period in a US$1.066 billion net cash position. In June 2026, TTI commenced its automatic share repurchase plan of up to US$500 million over the next 18 months. Through the end of July, it has repurchased US$42 million of stock pursuant to the plan. The Group's reportable segment structure is changed from the previous business segments of "Power Equipment" and "Floorcare and Cleaning" to the newly defined segments of "Professional" and "Consumer". The Professional segment delivered sales of US$5.9 billion in the first half of 2026, an increase of 9.7% in reported currency. The Consumer segment delivered sales of US$2.4 billion in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 2.5%. The Directors have resolved to declare an interim dividend of HK150.00 cents (approximately US19.31 cents) (2025: HK125.00 cents (approximately US16.09 cents)) per share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. The interim dividend will be paid to shareholders listed on the register of members of the Company on September 4, 2026. It is expected that the interim dividend will be paid on or about September 18, 2026. Mr. Horst Pudwill, Executive Chairman of TTI, said, "With the best people and strongest culture, deepest relationships with the core trades and customers, the most robust product roadmap, and the healthiest balance sheet in TTI's history, we are poised to continue leading the industry in the years to come." Mr. Steven P. Richman, CEO of TTI, commented, "After delivering a 9.9% EBIT margin in the first six months of 2026, we have an increased level of confidence in our ability to meet or exceed our internal target of 10.0% EBIT margin by 2027 with further upside in 2028 and beyond. TTI is poised to deliver another outstanding year in 2026." Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements or uses certain forward-looking terminologies which are based on the current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of TTI about the businesses and the markets in which the Group operates and reflect TTI's views as of the date of this announcement. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to market risk, uncertainties and factors beyond the control of TTI. Therefore, actual outcomes and returns may differ materially from the assumptions made and the statements contained in this announcement. Techtronic Industries Company Limited ("TTI" or the "Company"), founded in 1985 by German entrepreneur Horst Julius Pudwill, is a world leader in cordless technology. As a pioneer in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products, TTI serves professional, industrial, Do It Yourself (DIY), and consumer markets worldwide. With more than 47,000 employees globally, the company's relentless focus on innovation and strategic growth has established its leading position in the industries it serves. MILWAUKEE is at the forefront of TTI's professional tool portfolio. With global research and development headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the historic MILWAUKEE brand is renowned for driving innovation, safety, and jobsite productivity worldwide. The RYOBI brand, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, remains the top choice for DIYers and continues to set the standard in DIY tool innovation. TTI's diverse brand portfolio also includes trusted brands like AEG, EMPIRE, HOMELITE, and leading floorcare names HOOVER, ORECK, VAX, and DIRT DEVIL. TTI's international recognition and renowned brand portfolio are supported by a strong ownership structure that underscores the company's global reach and stability. The Pudwill family remains the company's largest shareholder, with the remaining ownership held largely by institutional investors at North American and European-owned firms. TTI is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, operating globally with a strong commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards. For more information, visit www.ttigroup.com. All trademarks listed other than AEG and RYOBI are owned by the Group. AEG is a registered trademark of AB Electrolux (publ.) and is used under license. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used under license. SOURCE Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.