Sales Engineer - Houston, TX

Dormer Pramet; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company core contribution

Disability and life insurance

Paid family leave

Job summary

Dormer Pramet, a global leader in metal cutting tools and part of the Sandvik Group, seeks a Sales Engineer for the Houston, TX area. You will be the face of the company in your territory, driving growth by expanding end-user accounts, strengthening distributor relationships, and delivering technical tooling solutions.

You will train customers, provide application support, travel within the territory and to international sites as needed, and promote core product lines such as solid carbide

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.
• Fluent English; valid US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Develop new end-user customers and expand existing accounts in the territory.
• Strengthen distributor relationships to increase market coverage and product penetration.
• Identify new business opportunities and execute regional growth strategies.
• Provide tooling recommendations and application support for customer processes.
• Travel within the territory and support product launches and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

CRM experience

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Join Dormer Pramet, Part of Sandvik Group

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

What You'll Do

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be the face of Dormer Pramet in your territory, helping customers improve performance while driving sustainable business growth.

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

We're looking for a motivated professional who combines technical expertise with a consultative sales approach.

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.
• A collaborative team environment within an industry-leading global company.
• Ongoing learning, technical training, and professional development.
• Career growth opportunities across Dormer Pramet and Sandvik Group.

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

Candidates should be based in the greater Houston area and able to travel throughout the assigned territory.

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.

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