Sr Applications Engineer

C] Kennametal [/C] delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions. This proven productivity is enabled through our advanced materials sciences and application knowledge. Our commitment to a sustainable environment provides additional value to our customers. [Company] portfolio of well-respected brand names and broad global presence enable us to help customers of all sizes in virtually every geography drive success at every stage of their value chain. Strategically aligned across our two core businesses - Industrial and Infrastructure - our products and services touch nearly every manufacturing process. People around the globe can see and touch these results throughout many aspects of their day, from the light switch they turn on to the car they drive.

Tasks

• Work closely with Sales Managers, Field Sales and Product Managers providing our customers technology and product support and training through sales meetings and at the spindle application support
• Develop and implement training materials for End Users, Distributors and WIDIA Sales Personnel
• Participate in A.C.E. processes to develop new products and product expansions to meet and exceed market needs
• Participate with Product Managers in identifying market needs, launching and testing new products, validating market potential, and provide feedback from these new technologies and their performance for future upgrades
• Interface with Inside Sales, Marketing, Sales Managers, Field Sales and Product Managers
• Attend and participate in trade shows i.e. IMTS, West Tech, EMO Etc.
• Assist Field Sales with coordinating Advance Engineering, MTI and customer service on projects as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from trade school or equivalent educational experience and minimum 10 years of extensive knowledge of applications of cutting tools and having cutting tool sales experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Power Point and Excel
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in identifying and assessing customer needs i.e. blue print reading
• Competent in understanding and communicating all products and technical information
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Well-developed interpersonal skills enabling teamwork with clear communications
• Minimum travel of 2 weeks per month