Manufacturing Sales Engineer - Indexable Tools

KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools (KSPT-G) is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to grow indexable cutting tool sales across Eastern Michigan, primarily Metro Detroit. The role develops customer relationships and business opportunities, recommends tooling solutions, provides technical support and training, and supports territory planning and sales forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Sales Growth & Business Development: Grow territory revenue by developing new customer opportunities and strengthening relationships with industrial distributors, OEMs, manufacturers' representatives, and end users
• Customer & Technical Solutions: Evaluate customer applications and manufacturing processes, recommend indexable cutting tool solutions, and provide technical support to resolve machining challenges
• Product Training & Industry Knowledge: Provide technical training to distributors and customers while staying current on machining technologies, manufacturing practices, and industry trends
• Business Collaboration & Sales Planning: Support territory planning and sales forecasting, communicate customer feedback and market opportunities to Sales and Marketing, maintain required sales and expense documentation, and represent KSPT-G at trade shows and industry events

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet KSPT-G's insurance eligibility requirements
• 2+ years of experience in technical tooling or machining and technical sales or support, with knowledge of indexable cutting tools
• Knowledge of indexable cutting tools, machining processes, and tooling applications
• Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft applications
• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred