Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools - WA

Sumitomo Electric Carbide • Seattle, WA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. is one of the largest carbide manufacturers globally, with a significant presence in the United States since 1979. We operate multiple US-based tooling manufacturing facilities and are recognized as a leader in product development, quality, and customer satisfaction due to our technology-first approach. Globally, Sumitomo Electric employs over 250,000 people across 40 countries, with more than 3,500 in the Hard Metals division. We are dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and marketing superior cutting tools and strive for excellence, seeking the best talent to join our rapidly growing company. We offer expanding opportunities for employee growth, making Sumitomo a great career choice.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• High School Diploma required
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a metal cutting sales person is preferred but not required.

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.
• Provide test data and market analysis to internal engineering and product development teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED