Description Position at Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc.
Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools - IL (Greater Chicago Area)
Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc
Job Responsibilities: - Expand company market share within the industry through increased sales.
- Strategic planning to achieve company sales goals of key products.
- Develop/maintain customer relationships with both end-user and authorized distribution.
- Update CRM software database with customer information.
- Present new product information and corporate initiatives to sales channels.
- Identify customer tooling needs and make appropriate recommendations to improve manufacturing processes.
- Manufacturing is a fast-paced work environment and requires customer follow-up in a timely manner.
- Provide test data and market analysis to internal engineering and product development teams.
- Some overnight travel is required.
Qualifications: - Experience working in a CNC environment
- Programming
- Engineering
- Product Design
- Requires a highly self-motivated individual with a working knowledge of the metal-cutting industry.
- Ideal candidate should live within the area of responsibility for this position.
- Previous experience as a metal cutting sales person is preferred but not required.
- High aptitude for time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional competency in CNC machining
- Ability to form new customer relationships
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Positive attitude
- Team player willing to support the improvement of their territory.
Education: - High School Diploma required
- 4 year degree in engineering or a technical field is preferred
Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 plus commission and bonus
