Technical Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools NW IL/SW WI

Sandvik • South Beloit, IL

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About The Position

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technical solutions and helping customers succeed? Seco Tools is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and represent our comprehensive metal cutting solutions in the Northwest Illinois/Southwest Wisconsin Area. Welcome to Seco! We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you! About your role As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will represent Seco Tools across various industries, including automotive, power generation, oil & gas, mold & die, construction, agriculture, and firearms. In this regional role, you will: Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners. Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs. Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts. Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners. Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting. Your key focus areas: 60% End User Account Management & New Business Development – Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts. 25% Distributor Channel Management – Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support. 15% Territory Planning and Administration – Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.
• Ability to work independently in a home or virtual office environment.
• Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.
• Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.
• Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.
• Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.
• Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
• Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.
• Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.
• Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.
• Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support.
• Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
• 11 paid holidays + generous PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
• Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
• Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.
• IncentFit wellness rewards.
• $2,000 employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees