Sales Engineer Los Angeles
About The Position
As a Sales Engineer at Dormer Pramet, part of Sandvik Group, you will be responsible for growing market share, introducing new products, and strengthening customer relationships in the Los Angeles territory. This role involves developing new end-user customers and expanding distributor partnerships to increase market coverage and product penetration. You will provide technical guidance and product support, especially for new product lines like solid carbide drills, high-performance taps, and indexable tooling. Collaboration with customers and distributors to understand tooling needs and sharing insights with the Product Management team is also key. Additionally, you will lead product training sessions and new product introduction meetings with distributor and customer personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with metalworking/cutting tools
- Strong communication and presentation skills (small and large groups)
- Proficient in MS Office
- Fluent in English, with solid mathematical and analytical ability
- U.S. work authorization and valid driver’s license required
- Able to pass customer facility clearance and travel as needed
Nice To Haves
- CRM experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive Growth – Develop new end-user customers and expand distributor partnerships to increase market coverage and product penetration.
- Be the Expert – Provide technical guidance and product support, particularly on new product lines like solid carbide drills, high-performance taps, and indexable tooling.
- Collaborate for the Future – Work closely with customers and distributors to understand tooling needs and share insights with our Product Management team.
- Train & Support – Lead product training sessions and new product introduction meetings with distributor and customer personnel.
- Pursue sales leads and conduct regular customer visits
- Respond to complex customer inquiries and provide tooling recommendations
- Maintain CRM system (contacts, opportunities, customer data)
- Achieve sales goals and deliver on regional marketing initiatives
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and site-specific protocols
- Travel within the territory, with occasional international trips
- Maintain and operate a company vehicle
Benefits
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on our business performance.
- The chance to be part of an ambitious team in an industry-leading company.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with core contribution and match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Paid family leave.
- A company-supplied vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
