Sales Engineer - Houston, TX

Dormer Pramet; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentive program

401(k) with company contribution and 1

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Paid family leave

Company-provided vehicle

Job summary

Dormer Pramet, part of the Sandvik Group, is seeking a sales-focused professional to drive territory growth and deliver technical tooling solutions in the United States, including Houston. You will build strong customer partnerships, conduct trainings, and support distributors while traveling within the territory and occasionally internationally.

This role requires a bachelor's in Applied Sciences or equivalent, 3+ years in sales and tools experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in metalworking, machining, or cutting tools.
• 3+ years in Sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new end-user customers and expand existing accounts.
• Strengthen distributor relationships to improve coverage and penetration.
• Provide tooling recommendations and technical support to customers.
• Lead product training sessions for distributors and customers.
• Maintain CRM records and travel within the territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

English fluency

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Join Dormer Pramet, Part of Sandvik GroupAt

Dormer Pramet , we help manufacturers solve complex machining challenges and improve productivity every day. As part of the Sandvik Group, we're a global leader in metal cutting solutions, supporting customers across industries including energy, aerospace, general engineering, and industrial manufacturing.

What You'll Do

Drive Territory Growth

• Develop new end-user customers and expand existing accounts.
• Strengthen distributor relationships to increase market coverage and product penetration.
• Identify new business opportunities and execute regional growth strategies.
• Achieve sales goals while supporting key marketing initiatives.

Deliver Technical Solutions

• Provide tooling recommendations and application support for customer manufacturing processes.
• Support customers with technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Promote key product lines, including solid carbide drills, high-performance taps, and indexable tooling solutions.

Build Strong Customer Partnerships

• Conduct regular customer and distributor visits throughout the territory.
• Understand customer challenges, operational goals, and future tooling requirements.
• Share market insights and customer feedback with Product Management teams to support future innovation.

Train, Coach & Support

• Deliver product training sessions for distributor and customer teams.
• Lead new product introduction activities and technical presentations.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and channel partners.

Maintain Operational Excellence

• Keep CRM records, customer contacts, and opportunities up to date.
• Follow all company safety requirements and customer-specific site protocols.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory, with occasional international travel.
• Operate and maintain a company-provided vehicle.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in metalworking, machining, or cutting tools.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• CRM experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to satisfy customer facility access requirements and travel as needed.

Why Join Dormer Pramet?

At Dormer Pramet, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while being supported by a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

We offer:

• The opportunity to directly influence business growth and customer success.

Total Rewards Package

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based incentive program.
• 401(k) with company core contribution and matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Paid family leave.
• Company-provided vehicle.

Location

Houston, Texas

About Dormer Pramet

Dormer Pramet is a leading global supplier of metal cutting tools and related services and part of Sandvik Group. Serving customers in more than 100 markets worldwide, we help manufacturers maximize productivity through high-quality tooling solutions, technical expertise, and trusted partnerships.

Ready to Shape the Future of Manufacturing?Join a team where your expertise makes a difference. If you're ready to help manufacturers solve challenges, improve performance, and achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

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