Technical Sales Manager Cutting Tools (Ireland)

Technical Sales Manager – Cutting Tools (Ireland)

• Ireland & Northern Ireland
• €60,000-90,000 Salary
• 20% Bonus based on individual performance
• €500 Car Allowance/Month
• Existing customers in Ireland
• Part of a well-known global group of businesses
• Market Focus: Medical, Aerospace, Automotive and other high-tolerance, critical industries. 
• High Level of Travel: 60-80% of the time
• Ideal Backgrounds: CNC Machining, Application Engineering, New Product introduction/Development, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Solution Sales, Milling, Drilling, Turning, Grinding, Process Engineering, Business Development, Technical Sales, Sales Engineer, etc. 

Role overview

A leading international cutting tools manufacturer seeks an experienced Sales Manager to drive sales of high-performance standard and special cutting tools across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK. This role suits technical professionals transitioning into sales, such as NPI Engineers, NPD Engineers, Application Engineers, Technical Engineers, Process Engineers, or Manufacturing Engineers, who can leverage engineering expertise for consultative selling and customer success.​

Key responsibilities

• Drive sales growth of standard and special cutting tools in the assigned territory, exceeding targets through technical insight and relationship building.​
• Conduct regular customer, prospect, and distributor visits, providing expert application advice to optimize machining processes.​
• Identify and secure new business aligned with growth strategy, negotiating blanket orders and supporting projects from technical review to closure.​
• Analyze customer applications, recommend optimal tool solutions, and deliver training seminars on advanced cutting technologies.​
• Collaborate with internal R&D, engineering, and marketing teams, using CRM tools for precise sales tracking and reporting.​
• Introduce innovative products, uncovering new applications in existing and emerging markets.​

Candidate profile

Ideal for technical experts moving into sales, such as NPI Engineers, NPD Engineers, Application Engineers, Technical Engineers, Process Engineers, or Manufacturing Engineers with machining process knowledge.​

• Several years in cutting tool applications (drilling, milling, tapping), with expertise in metallurgy, alloys, carbide, CNC Manufacturing and technical drawings.​
• Engineering degree or equivalent, paired with analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.​
• Excellent English communication for presentations; additional languages advantageous.​
• Self-motivated, empathetic relationship-builder who thrives independently yet excels in teams, adapting to dynamic business needs.​

What we offer

• Competitive base salary of €60-90k, plus 20% performance bonus, £500 monthly car allowance, company credit card, uniform, and all essential tools including laptop, mobile, and iPad.​
• Strategic sales role in an innovative cutting tools leader, with high autonomy over territory management.​
• Opportunities for international collaboration, facility visits to Swiss/German R&D hubs, and ongoing technical support.​

How to apply

Submit your CV and a brief note on your technical background, sales transition motivation, and availability. Use subject: “Sales Manager – Ireland & UK”.