Sales Engineer, Western NY - Sandvik : Job Details

Sales Engineer Opportunity Sandvik Coromant in the Western NY region is looking for a Sales Engineer. Ideal location of the applicant would be Buffalo, NY & the surrounding areas. If you are customer-focused and have a passion for excellence, with a background in the tooling & machining industry, Sandvik Coromant wants to speak with you about this exciting Cutting Tools Sales Engineer opportunity!*** Overnight Estimated Travel is expected to be around 10% depending on Business needs & situation. ***Key performance areas:In this dynamic role, you will work as a commercial and technical expert supporting customers to provide solutions and develop opportunities to meet our company's sales growth goals.Main duties and responsibilities:The Sales Engineer will be providing ongoing support to our customer portfolio by consulting with customers to understand their needs and provide the ultimate customer experience by implementing the full Coromant offer. You will be accountable for ensuring that the development strategy aligns with the local business plan and is strengthening our market share. The Sales Engineer will fulfill and deliver expertise in relevant technical products and application solutions to Customers within the assigned territory. You will be responsible for ensuring Sandvik Coromant products are correctly implemented and deployed, competitor conversions are minimized, and help customers recognize the value of utilizing Sandvik Coromant tools and technology.Sales Territory Management Manages customer requests and business issues within a complex and global matrix organization, serving as a liaison between customers and company departmentsBuilds strong customer relationships and secures customer commitment and service excellence through customers` pain points knowledgeSupports Sales Management team by providing accurate forecasts, budgets and targetsEnsures high quality and latest updates of data and information including case management, detailed Account Plans, Customer Value Plans, and sales activities in CRM (Dynamics) within assigned customer portfolioDevelops local business plans to ensure market share increases/key product focus within the sales department are achieved in line with financial targets and KPI'sExecutes global and local pricing strategies within all sales activitiesEnsures pre-meeting plans and preparations with customers to secure efficient negotiation resultsMaintains existing market shares and hunts for new business opportunitiesPromotes the competitive advantage of Sandvik Coromant products and advanced solutions, highlighting differentiating advantages the company's Total Value Chain OfferTechnical Competence Executes delivery of technical solutions and sales support to end-customers and distributors to grow share of wallet within territory and customer baseRecommends products and services that fit well with customers' business needsTroubleshoots, investigates, and resolves technical problems that ariseDelivers training to educate external partners and customers on new product releases and featuresDocuments applied products and services performance and cost savings results using Productivity Analyzer softwarePerforms mathematical calculations applicable to product applications and sales statisticsWay of Working Builds effective working relationships with end customers and distributors to secure projects and opportunities to grow salesAmbassador for driving new ways of working and future technology within field of expertise to ensure customers' needs are fulfilled and profitable business is gainedAccountable to ensure successful opportunities are qualified and the appropriate products are applied in a first-class manner to maximize Sandvik Coromant's market share and profitable businessListens to customers, technical experts, and sales project teams to understand underlying needs and ensure suitable tooling solutions are delivered to secure profitable business for Sandvik CoromantLeads customer projects from start to finish while coordinating with all internal stakeholders, partners, and customersTakes responsibility and control for the high-quality performance of the job dutiesApplies a structured and organized business-oriented approach to daily work using the digital tools within Office 365Displays broad technical knowledge of metal cutting tools knowledge and application experienceConsistently improves knowledge of the Sandvik Coromant Offer and quality of production, new tools and technologies to increase professional developmentRegularly attends sales and product trainings, both independently and as defined by the companyYour Profile Five or more years' experience in sales management with engineering cutting tools experience and technical knowledgeDegree or equivalent qualification in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related fieldProven track record in delivering good business resultsStrong execution capabilities, able to create synergy, collaborate and gain commitmentExperience managing external and internal customer relationships in accordance with commercial and technical terms and conditionsRelevant experience from CAD/CAM and application knowledge is an advantageProject management knowledge is an advantageSkilled communicator, presenter, and negotiator in the English language, verbally and in writingMust possess a current driver's license valid for his/her state of primary residenceApplicant must be a US citizen or have eligible work permitBenefits Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.Sandvik Coromant is the world's leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the manufacturing industry. Our customers, which include major manufacturers within aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and general engineering, rely on us to provide the highest level of knowledge, service, and support to help them achieve their goals for productivity and profitability. With extensive investments in research and development, we bring game-changing technologies and solutions to a dynamic industry driven by a demand for constant innovation. We have 8,000 employees and are represented in 130 countries, uniquely positioning us to set the industry standard for high technology manufacturing now and for the future. Sandvik Coromant is part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the 150-year-old global industrial group Sandvik.Sandvik Coromant is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [email protected] Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.