Sales Engineer/Account Manager - Chicago Region

4610 Sandvik Coromant Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Career growth

Continuous learning

Global experts

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive customer sales in the Chicago region, living in the area. You’ll be the technical expert, translating manufacturing needs into tailored tooling solutions and growing the regional business.

You’ll build strong relationships, present the full product and service offering, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver total customer solutions. Travel up to 10% is expected.

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 roles

driver’s license

Education

Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Join the Future of Manufacturing with Sandvik Coromant! Position: Sales Engineer / Account Manager for Chicago region. Location: The candidate must live in or around the Chicago area. The qualified candidate will be responsible for customer sales in that area. Job ID: R0096971

Are you passionate about cutting-edge manufacturing and building strong customer relationships? Do you thrive in a technical sales environment where innovation meets precision? If so, Sandvik Coromant wants to hear from you! We’re looking for a customer-focused, results-driven Sales Engineer to join our team in the Chicago Region. This is your chance to work with a global leader in tooling solutions and help shape the future of the machining industry.

What You’ll Do

As a Sales Engineer, you’ll be the go‑to expert for our customers—understanding their needs, delivering tailored solutions, and driving business growth.

• 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

What You Bring

• 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)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, disability, 401(k), and more)
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture
• The chance to work with industry‑leading technology and global experts
• Real opportunities for career growth and advancement

About Us

Sandvik Coromant is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know‑how to the manufacturing industry. With 8,000 employees in 130 countries, we’re shaping the future of manufacturing through innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We serve top‑tier clients in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, and general engineering—helping them boost productivity and profitability with our cutting‑edge solutions.

Sandvik Coromant is an Equal Opportunity Employer We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Want to make a real difference on a global scale? With a presence in 150 countries, we are dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable and innovative engineering. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your career, you're at the right place. Our core business is supplying tooling solutions to the world’s engineering industries. But that’s only one aspect of what we do. With active involvement from those we work with, we develop advanced technologies that elevate productivity, tailor services and processes that mitigate obstacles, and design tools specific to the needs at hand. Discover more More than metal‑cutting tool manufacturers, we’re the engineers of tomorrow. Every industry challenge is an invitation to innovate, collaborate and craft solutions that drive progress. More about out Sandvik Coromant