Application Specialist – Solid Carbide Tools (Milling Tools)

Pillango Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international tooling solutions company in Johannesburg seeks an Application Specialist in Solid Carbide Tooling. You will offer technical support, assist in business development, and conduct training sessions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical sales, solid knowledge in CNC operations, and strong communication skills. This position offers a personalized salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' technical sales experience in the Solid Carbide Tooling industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong numeric skills.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales departments with expanding business in solid carbide cutting tools.
• Provide technical support to customers and distributors.
• Identify potential customers and market sectors.

Skills

Technical sales experience

CNC operations

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / NQF 4 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and tool knowledge within an international company specializing in cutting, grinding, milling, filing, and polishing solutions.

As the Application Specialist in Solid Carbide Tooling (SCT), you will be required to assist the external and internal sales department with developing and expanding the business within the solid carbide cutting tools sector.

Provide technical support to customers and distributors in the form of application assessments and product evaluations as well as product specific selection and application training.

Additional duties will include, but is not limited to :

• Formulate and distribute technical customer visits reports including product testing and evaluation reports.
• Service and develop current customer base through the sales force.
• Identify potential customers and market sectors.
• Involvement with product research and development as well as introduction.
• Assistance and involvement with Exhibitions and / or Trade Shows and related marketing activities.
• Assistance with Internal as well as External training sessions.
• Assistance with general upkeep of the Training Academy.

Requirements :

Matric / Grade 12 / NQF 4 or equivalent; minimum 5 years' technical sales experience in the Solid Carbide Tooling industry, with a strong focus on machining processes (milling and drilling) and CNC operations.

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), strong numeric skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Valid Code 8 driver’s license (Code 10 / 14 advantageous) and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Technically minded, trustworthy, with the ability to work independently and handle conflict professionally.

Good planning, time management, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a neat and professional appearance.

We’d love to provide you with a salary range, but this isn’t a "one size fits all" position. We will ensure you're compensated based on your unique qualifications, skills, and experience.

NOTE : We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.