Chicago Sales Engineer & Key Accounts Leader

Sandvik; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a Sales Engineer to cover the Chicago region. You will build strong customer relationships, deliver the full Coromant product and service offering, and identify new business opportunities while collaborating with internal teams to deliver total customer solutions.

A technical background in CNC machining and CAD/CAM is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills and a willingness to travel about 10%.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, CAD/CAM, and cutting tools.
• Proven success in technical sales or customer-facing roles.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (approx. 10% overnight).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Deliver the full Coromant product and service offering.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow market share.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver total customer solutions.
• Use your technical expertise to consult on CNC machining and tooling applications.
• Maintain and optimize the sales pipeline using CRM tools to ensure accurate tracking, forecasting, and follow-up on customer engagements.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM

Cutting tools

Negotiation

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Education

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a Sales Engineer to cover the Chicago region. You will build strong customer relationships, deliver the full Coromant product and service offering, and identify new business opportunities while collaborating with internal teams to deliver total customer solutions.

A technical background in CNC machining and CAD/CAM is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills and a willingness to travel about 10%.