Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools - WA

Sumitomo Electric Group • Seattle, WA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. is one of the largest carbide manufacturers in the world, operating in the United States since 1979 with multiple US-based tooling manufacturing facilities. A technology-first mentality has driven Sumitomo to be a leader in product development, quality, and customer satisfaction. Sumitomo Electric employs over 250,000 people globally across 40 countries, with more than 3,500 in the Hard Metals division. Sumitomo develops, manufactures, and brings to market the finest cutting tools in the industry. We strive for excellence, so we require the best. As a rapidly growing company with ever-expanding opportunities for employee growth, Sumitomo is 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a metal cutting sales person is preferred but not required.
• 4 year degree in engineering or a technical field is preferred

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