Sales Engineer/Application Specialist - Northeast IL Region

4610 Sandvik Coromant Company; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (health, dental, 401k

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive customer sales in the Northeast Illinois region (Greater Chicago). You will build relationships, present the full tooling solutions, and consult on CNC machining and tooling applications, while collaborating with internal teams to close opportunities.

The role requires a manufacturing engineering background, hands-on CNC/CAD-CAM experience, and proven sales success.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM

cutting tools

technical sales

negotiation

communication

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Join the Future of Manufacturing with Sandvik Coromant! Position: Sales Engineer/Application Specialist for Northeast IL region Location: The candidate must live in or around the Greater Chicago area. The qualified candidate will be responsible for customer sales in that area. Job ID: R0091643

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 Northeast IL (Greater 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

• 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