Technical Sales Representative

Position Overview: The Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for growing revenue within an assigned territory by promoting high-performance cutting tools, carbide inserts, indexable tooling, solid carbide end mills, drills, reamers, and metal removal solutions . The successful candidate will combine industrial sales expertise with a deep understanding of CNC machining, feeds and speeds optimization, tool geometry, carbide grades, coatings, and metal cutting applications. This is a consultative, solution-based sales role focused on supporting both industrial distributors and end-user manufacturing facilities , including job shops, production machining environments, and OEM manufacturers. Key Responsibilities: Drive territory sales growth of cutting tools and metal cutting solutions through both distribution partners and direct end users Provide technical application support on CNC milling, turning, drilling, and chip making operations Advise customers on proper feeds and speeds, tooling geometry selection, carbide grades, coatings, tool life optimization, and cycle time reduction Conduct onsite visits to evaluate machining processes and recommend productivity improvements Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to improve surface finish, tool performance, and cost per part Develop strong relationships with industrial distributors while expanding penetration within end-user accounts Identify opportunities for process improvement, tooling standardization, and metal removal efficiency Support new product introductions and promote advanced tooling technologies Qualifications: Proven experience in cutting tool sales, industrial tooling sales, or metalworking sales Strong technical understanding of chip making processes, CNC machining, feeds and speeds calculations, tool geometry, and carbide grades Experience calling on industrial distribution networks and end-user manufacturing accounts Knowledge of metal removal applications including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and boring Ability to communicate effectively with machinists, programmers, production supervisors, and engineering teams Demonstrated success in territory management, account development, and consultative technical sales What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a driven sales professional who can bridge the gap between technical machining knowledge and revenue growth. The ideal candidate understands how cutting tool performance impacts throughput, scrap reduction, machine utilization, and overall manufacturing productivity. We’re looking for a background in industrial sales, machining, metal cutting, carbide tooling, or CNC applications engineering and an eagerness to leverage that expertise into a high-impact technical sales role. If you’re ready to take on this role, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr