Technical Sales Manager

Technical Sales Manager – Cutting Tools

New England, USA - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont

Customer Facing Role (60% Travel)

Market Focus:
Aerospace & Medical cutting tools and manufacturing processes

$100,000 Salary + Car + Bonus (20%) + Benefits

Mix of Existing and New Business

Well established patch

Local manufacturing facilities in the US

Global manufacturer with wider group opportunities

We are working with a leading international manufacturer of high-performance carbide cutting tools and machining solutions to appoint a Technical Sales Manager for its New England territory.

The company is recognised for its precision-engineered tooling, technical expertise and innovative solutions for challenging machining applications, including stainless steels, titanium, Inconel, ostalloy and heat-resistant alloys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cutting-tool professional to take ownership of an established territory, develop new business and provide technical support to customers and distribution partners.

As Technical Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing sales across the New England territory.
• Managing and expanding relationships with existing customers, prospects and distribution partners.
• Promoting and selling standard and bespoke cutting tools.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Visiting customers and sales partners regularly.
• Providing technical advice and application support.
• Delivering product training and organising technical seminars.
• Preparing quotations for standard and special tools.
• Liaising with internal technical teams to resolve customer queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer and sales activity records within the CRM system.

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 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.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off.
• 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 and 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.