CNC Tooling Sales and Application Engineer

CNC Tooling Sales and Application EngineerLocation: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US, 76011 On-site or Remote: Onsite REQ ID: 48444Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.Job SummaryKennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition their career off the floor day to day into a professional sales role. If you are currently working in machining or have previous hands-on machining and CNC programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking to you! This position is responsible for driving metal-cutting tool sales with new and established customers, both direct and indirect by managing customer relationship, providing technical direction/support, and increasing productivity for our customers. This role combines technical knowledge and sales skills to achieve sales targets, build strong territory presence and pipeline. This role will be partnered with multiple internal sales and support professionals to support the customers' initiatives and technical needs. Sales and Application Engineers work on unique challenges related to CNC machining, milling, and lathe applications. The role is based from a home office within the assigned territory, but 80% or more of the week is spent out in the field at customer locations. A company vehicle is provided as part of the top-of-the-market compensation package which includes a base salary plus bonus based on performance, and benefits starting day 1. This role can be located anywhere within the territoryKey Job ResponsibilitiesMeet or exceed revenue targets as definedEffectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers' key needs and objectives in a professional manner.Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts.Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing.Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales.Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers.Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipelineActively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience.Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers' needs.Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory.Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory.Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing.Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports.RequirementsTechnical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience3+ years of related CNC machining industry experienceProficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needsProficient in MS Office ApplicationsComfortable Presenting to an AudienceSolid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trendsPossess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skillsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesCustomer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional serviceDetail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specificationsCreative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levelsCollaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departmentsKennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.