Capital Sales Engineer

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.
Morris Midwest, is a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America. It is a regional distributor of CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and support services.

Morris Group, a leading distributor of high-end CNC machine tools and manufacturing solutions, is seeking a driven Capital Sales Engineer to join our team!

This role is ideal for a competitive, self-motivated professional who thrives on winning new business while also developing long-term customer relationships. You will represent premium CNC equipment and deliver value-driven solutions to manufacturers across a wide range of industries.

• Support the identification and development of capital equipment opportunities within assigned territory while shadowing and learning from established Capital Sales Engineers.

• Build relationships with existing customers while developing new business prospecting skills under the guidance of senior Capital Sales Engineers.

• Assist in evaluating customer applications and recommending CNC machining solutions while building technical knowledge.

• Collaborate with internal Applications Engineering team for:

  • Time studies

  • Turnkey project support

  • Process validation and machine selection support

• Assist in managing the sales cycle from prospecting through proposal and closing, in partnership with senior team members.

• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and CRM activity with strong attention to detail.

• Stay current on industry trends, machining technologies, and competitive offerings while developing product knowledge.

• Perform related duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred, not required)

• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, machining, or capital equipment sales.

• Strong technical aptitude for CNC machining processes (milling, turning, automation a plus)

• Proven ability to win new business and exceed sales targets

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Self-starter with a high level of accountability and urgency

• Must reside in DuPage County area.

• Highly competitive with a strong desire to win

• Balances strategic relationship building with aggressive prospecting

• Technically credible in front of engineers, plant managers and owners

• Resilient, disciplined, and performance-driven, not afraid hunting for business

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events and perks

• Employee Assistance Program

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that…