Metalworking Consultant

Grainger Businesses•Garland, TX

4d•$80,700 - $134,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metalworking Specialist provides advanced technical sales expertise in machining, welding, and grinding. The role conducts onsite assessments to help customers evaluate, select, and successfully implement complex products and solutions. It supports revenue growth by understanding customers’ business and technical requirements and developing presentations and demonstrations. The specialist collaborates with internal sales partners to provide customer insight and expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: cutting tools and machining, welding and abrasives, or industrial fabrication.
Experience partnering with customers or end users to assess technical and operational challenges related to industrial fabrication and machining applications and recommend appropriate solutions.
Knowledge of consumer and industrial machine tool and cutting tool brands and applications used to support customer evaluations and product solutions.
Knowledge of machining principles and metal cutting, including speeds and feeds, materials, and tool types.
Knowledge of CNC operations, including turning, drilling, and milling, and applicable programs such as Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion, or Siemens.

Responsibilities

Lead consultative customer engagements by understanding complex business needs, technical requirements, and operational priorities, then develop tailored solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable value.
Use market intelligence, competitive insights, and internal resources to anticipate changes in customer needs and educate customers on emerging trends, Grainger capabilities, and relevant fabrication and machining solutions.
Develop an in-depth understanding of customer businesses, products, services, manufacturing processes, and operational requirements to recommend metalworking solutions that improve performance, expand solution adoption, and support profitable growth.
Implement customer-focused strategies and influence account-level strategy using market intelligence, customer priorities, technical expertise, and business objectives to identify and advance revenue-generating opportunities.
Partner with internal Grainger teams, cross-functional stakeholders, sales partners, and strategic suppliers to develop, position, demonstrate, and implement integrated technical solutions.
Document customer engagements, solution outcomes, and other sales tools, using performance insights to improve account strategies, productivity, and profitable growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on day one.
Six free sessions each year with a licensed therapist.
18 annual PTO days for full-time employees, prorated based on employment start date.
Six company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan refinancing.
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs and nursing benefits.
Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks of paid leave for non-birth parents.