MSC Industrial Direct

Metalworking Specialist

MSC Industrial Direct$71K — $112K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required.
  • 2-5 years of machining applications experience or proficiency in metalworking applications required.
  • Engineering background preferred.
  • Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
  • Field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking manufacturer preferred.
  • Experience in machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.
  • Broad proficiency across various metalworking applications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supports achievement of metalworking sales and gross margin goals in assigned area.
  • Accelerates metalworking sales growth in targeted accounts.
  • Nurtures relationships with strategic suppliers and across all metalworking categories.
  • Facilitates cost savings initiatives through customer vending opportunities.
  • Tracks progress on cost savings activities using salesforce.com.
  • Logs customer engagement activities in salesforce.com.
  • Delivers technical support for applications and coordinates tool testing.

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities as part of customer engagement.
  • Access to training and development resources.
  • Participation in special projects.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID : 21003

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Metalworking

Work Location : Canton, OH and surrounding areas.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager, and will work in coordination with multiple Sellers, District Managers, inside branch teams, and multiple support personnel within the MSC organization. The position will also coordinate and utilize supplier resources to achieve targeted goals.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supports achievement of metalworking (MW) sales and gross margin goals for their geographical area of responsibility.
  • Supports accelerated MW sales growth within identified MW targeted Accounts.
  • Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.
  • Supports Control Point customer vending opportunities to deliver MW growth, achievement of cost savings goals and assist in the achievement of key district metalworking accounts.
  • Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvements within our core and National Account metalworking customers for market share gains.
  • Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in salesforce.com to track progress and success on cost savings activities.
  • Logs customer engagement activities into salesforce.com
  • Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customers
  • Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of the sales team.
  • Assists Regional Manager's and District Managers as needed in coordinating supplier involvement in regional or branch meetings.
  • Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Category and Metalworking Management Team.
  • Provides local exclusive brand technical and brand support.
  • Delivers company innovations effectively, including MSC MillMax™, TechMate and any new
  • Executes Customer Needs Analysis within our metalworking and manufacturing customers
  • Analysis of current manufacturing processes with recommendations for improvement
  • Supports the MSC Culture within all the undertakings of internal and external customer engagement to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission.
  • Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
  • Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
  • Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required


*INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma required.
  • 2 - 5 years hands-on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required.
  • Engineering education, experience or background preferred.
  • Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
  • Manufacturing process experience preferred.
  • Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred.
  • Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.
  • Well-rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.


SKILLS:
  • Good communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience analyzing data preferred.
  • Experience in CNC programming preferred
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Programs.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are required.
  • Due to federal regulations and the nature of the job all applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
  • This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI").

Compensation starting at $71320 - $112075 plus commission opportunities depending on experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

About MSC Industrial Direct

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability, and growth with more than 1.7 million products, inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from over 75 years of working with customers across industries.
Learn more about MSC Industrial Direct
Size
6,571 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$224.1 million
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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