Sales Engineer - Houston, TX / Louisiana
About The Position
Dormer Pramet, part of Sandvik Group, is seeking a passionate Sales Engineer for their Houston and Louisiana territory. This role is crucial for growing market share, introducing new products, and strengthening customer relationships within the manufacturing sector. The Sales Engineer will act as an expert in technical guidance and product support, especially for new product lines, and will collaborate with customers and distributors to understand tooling needs and provide feedback to the Product Management team. They will also be responsible for leading product training sessions and new product introduction meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with metalworking/cutting tools
- 3+ years of experience in sales
- Strong communication and presentation skills (small and large groups)
- Proficient in MS Office; CRM experience preferred
- 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
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
- 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
