Sales Engineer/Application Specialist - Northeast IL Region

Sandvik•Elgin, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a customer-focused, results-driven Sales Engineer/Application Specialist to join their team in the Northeast IL (Greater Chicago) Region. This role involves being the go-to expert for customers, understanding their needs, delivering tailored solutions, and driving business growth within the machining industry. The position requires building and maintaining strong customer relationships, delivering the full Coromant product and service offering, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams to provide complete customer solutions. The Sales Engineer will also utilize technical expertise to consult on CNC machining and tooling applications and maintain the sales pipeline using CRM tools for accurate tracking and forecasting.

Requirements

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with CNC machining, CAD/CAM, and cutting tools
Proven success in technical sales or customer-facing roles
Strong negotiation and communication skills
A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (approx. 10% overnight)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Deliver the full Coromant product and service offering
Identify new business opportunities and grow market share
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver total customer solutions
Use technical expertise to consult on CNC machining and tooling applications
Maintain and optimize the sales pipeline using CRM tools to ensure accurate tracking, forecasting, and follow-up on customer engagements