Applications Specialist - Metalworking Tools (Remote/Travel)

Sandvik; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking an Application Specialist for the Pacific Northwest remote territory. This role focuses on account management, educating customers, and developing new opportunities for Solid Round and Insert Cutting Tools across metalworking customers and distributors.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in tooling/manufacturing, strong milling/turning/grooving experience, and a track record in new business development. Expect travel up to 50% and close collaboration with the sales team.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of tooling and manufacturing experience.
• Strong Milling, Turning, Grooving background.
• Designing special tools is highly regarded.
• Account management for current customers.
• Proven ability to develop new customers.
• Degree in any field of sales and marketing is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and meet customers to review applications and product requirements.
• Conduct sales presentations by meeting customers in person daily.
• Liaise between company and customers on pricing, service and launches.
• Develop prospect accounts with distributors to increase revenue.
• Update customers on product modifications and enhancements.
• Attend conferences and trade shows to promote offerings.
• Provide quotes with inside sales support as needed.
• Travel up to 50% and maintain accurate accounts and reports.

Skills

Account management

Tooling and manufacturing

Milling and turning

Grooving

New customer development

Education

Sales/Marketing degree

Job description

Sandvik is seeking an Application Specialist for the Pacific Northwest remote territory. This role focuses on account management, educating customers, and developing new opportunities for Solid Round and Insert Cutting Tools across metalworking customers and distributors.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in tooling/manufacturing, strong milling/turning/grooving experience, and a track record in new business development. Expect travel up to 50% and close collaboration with the sales team.