Sales Engineer

Job Overview
We are hiring a Sales Engineer with strong experience in abrasive products and industrial machinery, specializing in grinding, honing, lapping, and polishing applications. This is a highly technical sales role focused on industrial diamond abrasives and precision equipment used in advanced manufacturing industries, including semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, medical, and photonics.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must have direct experience in abrasives or industrial machining processes. Applicants without this background or with frequent job changes will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive technical sales of abrasive products and precision machinery
• Conduct customer needs analysis for grinding, honing, lapping, and polishing applications
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Develop customized engineering solutions to improve performance and efficiency
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and account growth
• Provide post-sale technical support and troubleshooting
• Build long-term relationships with engineers, plant managers, and procurement teams
• Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion
• Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and sales reporting
• Travel 50–75% to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field preferred
• 3–5+ years of experience in the abrasives industry or industrial machinery sales
• Strong technical knowledge of grinding, honing, lapping, and polishing processes
• Ability to explain complex technical solutions to customers
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission and performance incentives
• Health, dental, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Car allowance and travel reimbursement
• Opportunity to work with a global manufacturer in precision abrasive technology

About the Company
We are a US-based manufacturer of advanced abrasive products and precision capital equipment, serving global high-tech industries with innovative solutions for ultra-precision manufacturing and surface finishing applications.