CNC Regional Sales Engineer

Prime Edge Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑匹

Job summary

Prime Edge Recruiting is seeking a Regional Sales Engineer for CNC metrology and automation in the Southeast region. The role is remote with up to 75% travel across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, focusing on manufacturers, machine shops, and automation partners.

The successful candidate will drive revenue growth by combining technical knowledge with strategic sales, delivering proposals, ROI analyses, and demonstrations to engineers and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales in CNC machining, machine tools, or automation sectors.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to engineers and managers.
• Proven track record of regional sales growth and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to meet revenue targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand customer relationships.
• Build partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, and system integrators.
• Assess customer processes and recommend measurement/automation solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, proposals, and ROI analyses.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and sales forecasts.
• Represent the company at trade shows and regional events.

Skills

Technical B2B sales

CNC machining

Manufacturing automation

Metrology

Industrial technology

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Sales Engineer – CNC Metrology & Automation

** Location:** Remote
** Territory:** North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
** Travel:** Up to 75%

** Compensation:** High base salary + commissions

The Opportunity:

An established provider of advanced manufacturing technology is seeking a Regional Sales Engineer to develop business and support customers throughout the South East United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who understands manufacturing and enjoys working directly with machine shops, industrial manufacturers, machine tool builders, and distribution partners.

The position focuses on helping manufacturers improve machining accuracy, production efficiency, and process reliability through advanced measurement, inspection, and automation technologies.

The successful candidate will take ownership of an established territory, identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing customers.
• Build strong partnerships with manufacturers, CNC machine tool builders, dealers, and distributors.
• Understand customer manufacturing processes and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer consultations.
• Support competitive evaluations, technical proposals, and customer return-on-investment discussions.
• Work with machine tool builders and automation partners to incorporate measurement technologies into new equipment and manufacturing projects.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and opportunity development through negotiation and closing.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline information, and customer activity within the CRM system.
• Represent the organization at industry trade shows, customer meetings, and regional events.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales, preferably within CNC machining, machine tools, manufacturing automation, metrology, or industrial technology.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to engineers, manufacturing managers, and business decision-makers.
• Experience developing customer relationships and managing a regional sales territory.
• Comfortable working through both direct sales and distributor channels.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and account management skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a field-based environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 75% throughout the territory.

Experience with CNC machine tools, in-process measurement, probing systems, laser-based measurement, or industrial automation is highly desirable.

Candidates with related technical sales experience in manufacturing technology are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive product and technical application training.
• Opportunity to represent advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Independence and ownership in developing a regional territory.

Work Environment

• Remote, field-based position.
• Home office required.
• Regular travel throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

Prime Edge Recruiting is an equal opportunity recruiting partner.