Metalworking Applications Specialist

MSC Industrial Supply Co.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is seeking a Metalworking Sales Specialist to drive sales and margins in the Little Rock area. You will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager and collaborate with Sellers, District Managers, and branch teams to coordinate supplier resources and achieve targeted MW goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2–5 years in MW applications; engineering background, Lean/Six Sigma, and manufacturing experience are preferred. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2-5 years hands-on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required.
• Engineering education, experience or background preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Manufacturing process experience preferred.
• Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred.
• Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.
• Well-rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports achievement of MW sales and gross margin goals for their geographical area of responsibility.
• Supports accelerated MW sales growth within identified MW targeted Accounts.
• Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.
• Supports Control Point customer vending opportunities to deliver MW growth and cost savings goals.
• Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvements within core and National Account MW customers.
• Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in Salesforce to track progress and success on cost savings activities.
• Logs customer engagement activities into Salesforce.
• Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customers.
• Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of the sales team.
• Assists Regional Manager's and District Managers in coordinating supplier involvement in regional or branch meetings.
• Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Category and Metalworking Management Team.
• Provides local exclusive brand technical and brand support.
• Delivers company innovations effectively, including MSC MillMax, TechMate and any new developments.
• Executes Customer Needs Analysis within our metalworking and manufacturing customers.
• Analysis of current manufacturing processes with recommendations for improvement.
• Supports the MSC Culture within all engagements with customers and internal teams.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Data analysis

CNC programming

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Engineering education/background

Lean/Six Sigma

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is seeking a Metalworking Sales Specialist to drive sales and margins in the Little Rock area. You will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager and collaborate with Sellers, District Managers, and branch teams to coordinate supplier resources and achieve targeted MW goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2–5 years in MW applications; engineering background, Lean/Six Sigma, and manufacturing experience are preferred. Travel may be required.