Sales Professional - Eastern NC & Southeast VA

Seco; Greenville (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with up to 8% matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Seco Tools seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to represent metal cutting solutions across Eastern North Carolina and Virginia, with the greater Greenville, NC area as a preferred location. The role combines technical solution selling with account development for end users and distributor partners.

You will travel 50-60% of the time, build relationships, tailor metal cutting solutions to manufacturing needs, and balance sales administration with territory planning.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.
• Ability to work independently in a home /virtual office environment.
• Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.
• Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.
• Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.
• Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.
• Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
• Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.
• Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.

Skills

Technical sales

Metal cutting knowledge

Independent work

Qualifying/demonstrating

Travel readiness

Territory management

Territory travel 50-60%

Job description

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technical solutions and helping customers succeed? Seco Tools is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and represent our comprehensive metal cutting solutions in Eastern North Carolina and Virginia, with the ideal location being the greater Greenville, NC area.Welcome to Seco!We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you!About your roleAs a Technical Sales Engineer, you will support customers across key manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, defense and shipbuilding, automotive, power generation, oil and gas, mold and die, construction, and agriculture. In this regional role, you will:Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.Your key focus areas:60% End User Account Management & New Business Development – Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.25% Distributor Channel Management – Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support.15% Territory Planning and Administration – Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.You bring the following skills, personal traits, and interests:5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.Ability to work independently in a home /virtual office environment.Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.Our Seco CultureOur values guide how we work every day: Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enable better outcomes. Learn more about our people and products on our website or LinkedIn.Compensation & PerksCompetitive base salary + performance-based incentives.401(k) with up to 8% matching.11 paid holidays + generous PTO.Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.IncentFit wellness rewards.$2,000 employee referral bonus.How to ApplyClick Apply to submit your resume (and cover letter, if applicable) in English. Applications via email are not accepted. For questions, contact [e-mail] Seco ToolsAt Seco Tools, we develop and deliver advanced metal‑cutting solutions that make machining easier and more productive. Our culture is built on four shared values: We Win Together, We Stay Curious, We Act Responsibly, and We Put Customers at the Center. With operations in more than 75 countries and 4,000 employees, we’re proud to be a global leader in machining excellence.Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Notice to Third‑Party AgenciesSeco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement.