Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools - WA

About the Company

Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. is one of the largest carbide manufacturers globally, operating in the United States since 1979 with multiple U.S.-based tooling manufacturing facilities. With a technology-first mentality, Sumitomo leads in product development, quality, and customer satisfaction. The company employs over 250,000 people worldwide across 40 countries, with more than 3,500 in the Hard Metals division. Sumitomo develops, manufactures, and markets industry-leading cutting tools, offering expanding opportunities for employee growth.

Responsibilities

• Expand company market share within the industry through increased sales.
• Strategic planning to achieve company sales goals for key products.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships with both end-users and authorized distributors.
• Update CRM software database with customer information.
• Present new product information and corporate initiatives to sales channels.
• Identify customer tooling needs and make recommendations to improve manufacturing processes.
• Provide timely customer follow-up in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Supply test data and market analysis to internal engineering and product development teams.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Requirements

• Experience working in a CNC environment.
• Highly self-motivated 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 salesperson 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 and a team player willing to support territory improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4-year degree in engineering or a technical field is preferred.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.