Technical Sales Manager – Cutting Tools
- Michigan & Indiana
- Customer‑facing field sales (50%+ travel)
- Market focus – Aerospace, Medical & Dental machining solutions
- high‑performance carbide cutting tools and processes
- Compensation: Up to $120,000 base + Mileage Reimbursement + bonus (c. 20%) + full benefits package
- Mix of existing & new business – Well established customer base within a strong growing patch.
This role is suitable for an established salesperson, or a strong technical machinist/engineer looking to transition into a sales role. Training and professional sales coaching can be provided for the right candidate.
An established international manufacturer of high‑performance carbide cutting tools and machining solutions is appointing a Technical Sales Manager to own and grow its Michigan & Indiana territory. The company is recognised for precision‑engineered tooling, deep technical expertise and innovative solutions for challenging machining applications, including stainless steels, titanium, Inconel, heat‑resistant alloys and other difficult‑to‑machine materials. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cutting‑tool professional to take ownership of a well‑established patch, develop new business and provide high‑level technical support to customers and distribution partners.
The role
As Technical Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Developing sales across the Michigan and Indiana territory.
- Managing and expanding relationships with existing customers, prospects and distribution partners.
- Promoting and selling both standard and custom/bespoke cutting tools.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities in aerospace, dental and medical manufacturing.
- Visiting customers and sales partners regularly; maintaining a strong field presence.
- Providing technical advice and application support on machining processes and tool selection.
- Delivering product training and organising technical seminars for customers and partners.
- Preparing quotations for standard and special tools.
- Liaising with internal technical teams to resolve customer queries and application challenges.
- Maintaining accurate customer and sales activity records within the company CRM system.
The role is a mix of existing and new business development, supported by local US manufacturing facilities and a global group with wider career opportunities.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in cutting‑tool technology or a closely related machining environment.
- Strong knowledge of metallurgy, metal alloys and carbide tooling.
- Practical experience with machining processes such as drilling, milling, reaming and deburring.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate machining concepts effectively.
- A mechanical engineering education or equivalent technical experience.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A systematic and analytical approach to technical problem‑solving.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Professional fluency in English.
- The flexibility and willingness to travel extensively throughout the territory.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid time off and 12 paid holidays (including floating holidays, subject to start date).
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability cover.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment cover.
- FSA and HSA options.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 401(k) with company matching of up to 5%, immediately vested.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement scheme.
Apply now If you have experience in cutting tools, machining or technical industrial sales and are interested in developing a territory with a respected international manufacturer, please apply with your CV or contact Charlie Austin at Mercury Hampton for further information. All applications will be treated confidentially.