Field-Based CNC Tooling Sales Engineer

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Celina (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition into a professional sales role. This field sales and application position focuses on growing metal-cutting tool sales by managing relationships, offering technical direction, and enhancing customer productivity.

The role is home-office based within the territory with extensive field work and potential travel. Ideal candidates have CNC machining or programming background, with 3+ years in the industry and 1-2 years in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related CNC machining industry experience.
• 1-2 years of technical sales and/or application experience preferred
• Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue targets by providing metal-cutting solutions and understanding market trends.
• Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads and new customer accounts
• Managing the complete sales process from prospecting to pricing and negotiations
• Developing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales
• Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries
• Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure end-to-end customer experience
• Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and on-site events within the territory
• Representing Kennametal at events and driving cost-saving solutions

Skills

Machining experience

Technical sales

Customer relationship

Solutioning

Education

Technical degree or Engineering/Business degree

Tools

CRM

Product knowledge

Job description

Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition into a professional sales role. This field sales and application position focuses on growing metal-cutting tool sales by managing relationships, offering technical direction, and enhancing customer productivity.

The role is home-office based within the territory with extensive field work and potential travel. Ideal candidates have CNC machining or programming background, with 3+ years in the industry and 1-2 years in