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Cutting Tool Sales Engineer
RS-13101-DAV-5
Indianapolis, IN
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cutting Tool Sales Engineer to join our client’s team. This role is ideal for a technical sales professional with a deep understanding of metal cutting applications and metalworking processes, and a proven track record selling carbide inserts, diamond tooling, end mills, and other precision cutting tools used in CNC machining environments.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow a defined sales territory by promoting a full range of cutting tool solutions including carbide tools, diamond tools, indexable inserts, reamers, coolant-fed drills, and high-performance end mills.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within machine shops, OEMs, and contract manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, and precision machining.
- Conduct technical assessments at customer facilities, offering recommendations that improve machining efficiency, tool life, chip control, material removal rate (MRR), and surface finish quality.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing departments to deliver tooling packages that support cost reduction and productivity improvements.
- Utilize strong knowledge of CNC turning, milling, grinding, and drilling operations to advise on the optimal application of carbide tooling and diamond tooling.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies in the metalworking and metal cutting tool markets.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial sales experience focused on cutting tools, particularly carbide cutting tools or diamond cutting tools.
- Technical understanding of machining processes, tool path strategies, and how various cutting tool geometries affect performance in materials such as steel, aluminum, titanium, and composites.
- Comfortable working in and around CNC machine tools, including lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, and multi-axis machines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a consultative approach to technical sales.
- Ability to travel within the territory and represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer demos.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Base Salary $70,000–$80,000 + Commission
- Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision).
- Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle (depending on territory).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growth-oriented company serving some of the most advanced sectors in modern manufacturing. If you have a passion for metalworking, thrive in a competitive sales environment, and understand how to deliver value through high-performance cutting tools, we want to hear from you.