Kennametal · 3 months ago
CNC Machinist Sales and Application Engineer
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $87K/yr
3+ years expKennametal is an industrial technology leader specializing in materials science and tooling solutions. They are seeking a CNC Machinist Sales and Application Engineer to drive metal-cutting tool sales growth by managing customer relationships and providing technical support, combining technical knowledge with sales skills to achieve targets and enhance customer productivity.
ConstructionManufacturingMining
Responsibilities
Meet or exceed revenue targets by:
Effectively 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 pipeline
Actively 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
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of related cnc machining industry experience
Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs
Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends
Possess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service
Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications
Creative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departments
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kennametal
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-02-27Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Patrick S. Watson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Judith Bacchus
Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Relations Officer
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