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Field Sales Engineer – Western Michigan // Northern Indiana // Dayton, OH

Absolute Machine Tools, Inc., a leading and growing national importer/distributor of CNC machine tools and Wire EDM machines is currently searching for a Machine Tools Sales Engineer. Top compensation (with no ceiling on earnings), benefits, and company car provided.

This position requires successful sales management with the demonstrated ability to rapidly grow sales levels. Manufacturing and machine tool application experience is a plus. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and willing to travel. The Sales Engineer’s primary focus will be to prospect and develop new accounts and new business at existing accounts. To do this, the candidate must be able to interact with engineering departments and be able to develop influential relationships with distributors and purchasing contacts. The successful candidate will exhibit strong communication skills, be able to multi-task and prioritize their workload, have strong negotiating skills, be a team player, and work with minimal supervision. Computer skill sets are to include but not be limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and database software.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prospect and develop new customers within assigned territory. Develop new sales leads, quote customers, and provide technical support as required.
  • Establish sales forecasts and secure sales orders according to goals.
  • Tradeshow participation.
  • Educate customers on products, proper application of products, and assist them with product selection.
  • Assist customers with service requests.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related fields, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in industrial machine tools outside sales.
  • Technical experience in CNC machine tools preferred.
  • Willingness to travel to visit customers.
  • Demonstrate ability to build strong business relationships.
  • Ability to initiate sales contacts and complete sales contracts.
  • Excellent human relations skills to prepare and deliver formal presentations to customers.
  • Knowledge of computerized spreadsheets, e-mail, word processing and presentation programs.
  • Ambition and professionalism a must.

Field Service Engineer – Lorain, OH // Mason, OH // Central Minnesota

Would you love the opportunity to get ahead financially and technically? Do you have strong technical knowledge with CNC equipment installation and maintenance? Would you love to travel while getting paid?

If you would like a position with an industry leading company that provides everything you want: employee-owned company, growth technically and professionally, employee focused, great pay, and available OT, then we want to speak with you about our current open position.

For over 30 years Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. has been the premier provider of customized CNC machining and automation solutions. The company has built its reputation on unsurpassed applications-engineering service and support, comprehensive training, and innovative preventive-maintenance programs. Absolute Machine Tools is a growing company, and its brands are increasingly becoming more recognized. There is plenty of room for career and financial growth opportunities. Company provides vehicle, credit card, laptop, cell phone, continuing education, and clothing.

About the Position:

  • Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of CNC machinery, accessories, and automation equipment
  • Repair of products throughout a region and at times nationally or across the border.
  • Assembly / modification of standard products on-site
  • Assist in maintaining and monitoring stock of repair/installation of parts
  • Related duties as required

Skills and Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls a must
  • Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems on CNC machinery
  • A good understanding of PMC and PLC ladder logic
  • Must be willing to accommodate extensive travel
  • Ability to travel outside of the United States if necessary.
  • Ability to work amongst a team environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Valid driver’s license

Education and Experience:

  • High school education or greater
  • Technical degree a plus
  • 3+ years of related experience preferred

Automation Sales Engineer – Mason, OH

Absolute Machine Tools is currently recruiting an Automation Sales Engineer for our Automation Department. The exciting opportunity offers the right candidate a chance to help to develop a successful department utilizing a range of automation and robotics projects across North America. The Automation Sales Engineer will work alongside contract manufacturers that make parts for such industries as Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Energy, Firearms, Medical, and Military/ Defense. 

About the Position:

  • Help to build the A+ Automation Department by engaging with the engineering and sales to establish trustworthy relationships with both existing and new customers.
  • Increase automation sales, market share, and profits.
  • Visit manufacturing facilities and evaluate best-use applications.
  • Promote value-added products, benefits, and services to customers.
  • Coordinate sales plans with direct internal account handlers and outside distribution.
  • Attend pertinent trade shows.
  • Assist marketing with messaging, new product rollouts, promotions, competition, and brand awareness.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Ability to determine customer needs, thoroughly communicate with A+ Automation Engineers, and follow through on commitments.
  • Be knowledgeable about products, services, and the company.
  • Written communication skills – writing a proposal or email must be concise, organized, and transparent.
  • Presentation skills – presentations should be short and factual.
  • Verbal communication skills – convey engineered services clearly and persuasively both in-person or via phone.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Education and Experience Required:

  • 4-Year degree or equivalent combination of skills, experience, or education.
  • Technical degree a plus.

Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. is an employee-owned company, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company sponsored retirement plan, paid time off and holiday pay. Absolute Machine Tools will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.