Sales Engineer - Houston, TX

Dormer Pramet; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid family leave

Job summary

Dormer Pramet, part of the Sandvik Group, is seeking a Sales Engineer to grow our Houston territory by building trusted relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering technical tooling expertise. This role combines technical knowledge with a client-facing sales approach to drive real value for customers.

You will provide tooling recommendations, support customers with application expertise, and train distributor teams while traveling across the territory and maintaining CRM records in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years in metalworking, machining, or cutting tools.
• Minimum 3 years in Sales.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience preferred.
• Fluent English; valid US work authorization and driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Houston territory by building trusted customer relationships.
• Develop new end-user customers and expand existing accounts.
• Provide tooling recommendations and application support.
• Lead product training sessions for distributors and customers.
• Maintain CRM records and travel within the territory.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical/problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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’re a global leader in metal cutting solutions, supporting customers across industries including energy, aerospace, general engineering, and industrial manufacturing.

We’re looking for a Sales Engineer to grow our business across the Houston territory by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering technical expertise that creates real value for our customers.

If you’re passionate about machining, enjoy solving customer challenges, and want a role that combines technical knowledge with commercial impact, we’d love to connect with you.

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.

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.