Sales Engineer - CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) - Alabama Area

Mitutoyo America • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Mitutoyo America Corporation is seeking a technically skilled Sales Engineer – CMM to support sales growth and customer relationships throughout the Alabama territory. The position serves as the regional technical expert for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), providing application expertise, product demonstrations, technical sales support, and customer training. It combines technical problem-solving with customer interaction and business development.

The role involves office work, customer-site visits, technical demonstrations, and regional travel of up to 50%, including frequent overnight travel outside the local area. The Sales Engineer works independently and with territory sales representatives and distributors to identify customer needs and provide suitable precision measurement solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, along with additional specialized technical training.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand and communicate complex measurement solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), dimensional metrology, or precision measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of CMM software, programming, applications, or product demonstrations.
• Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, manufacturing, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working with industrial distributors and manufacturing customers.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support sales of Mitutoyo CMM products to distributors and end users throughout the assigned territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, target accounts, and customer relationships to drive sales growth.
• Serve as the regional technical expert for CMM products by providing application evaluations, product recommendations, and technical support.
• Conduct product and software demonstrations, customer training, and technical presentations.
• Partner with territory sales representatives and distributors to develop solutions and quotations that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct customer visits independently or alongside distributor sales personnel to promote products and support sales opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance throughout the sales process and post-sale support as needed.
• Develop distributor relationships and support product knowledge training, sales meetings, and promotional activities.
• Monitor territory sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activities, and opportunities in the CRM system.
• Participate in regional sales meetings, industry trade shows, and company-sponsored training programs.
• Prepare and submit sales reports and other required documentation in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package: $66K annual salary plus commission.
• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year.
• Shut down period at the end of the year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• STD and LTD.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan plus company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service recognition.
• Company vacation house in Florida.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level