Sales & Applications Engineer

Sales Engineer / Applications Engineer Location: Illinois Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 Employment Type: Full-Time

Sales Engineer / Applications Engineer required to join a manufacturer and solutions provider of cutting tools and deep-hole drilling tools in the metal working sector.

Sales Engineer responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and key customers across the country in the machining, aerospace, defense and medical industries to drive sales.
• Provide technical support and expert guidance, recommending deep-hole drilling products and cutting solutions.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and inform strategic planning.
• Manage a sales pipeline from the initial meeting to the close of the sale through a CRM system.

Sales Engineer requirements:

• Prior hands-on experience with cutting tools, drilling tools, gun drills, carbide drills or similar precision tooling products or accessories.
• A technical background in manufacturing, CNC machining or manual machining is desirable.
• Prior sales or applications experience in the metal working sector.
• Happy to travel across the US when required.