CNC Tooling Sales and Application Engineer

Kennametal

Sales Engineer driving growth in metal-cutting tool sales for Kennametal. Engaging customers with technical solutions and maintaining strong relationships in Colorado territory.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $87,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers’ key needs and objectives in a professional manner.
Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts.
Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing.
Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales.
Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers.
Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline
Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience.
Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers’ needs.
Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory.
Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of related cnc machining industry experience
Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs
Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service
Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cnc machiningmetal cutting solutionsproduct knowledgetroubleshootingconsultative salespricing negotiationsterritory planningcustomer account managementpre-sales workshopsproduct demonstrations

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer-focused mindsetproblem-solvingdetail-orientedcollaborationconsultative sellingnegotiationtime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Technical degreeDegree in BusinessDegree in ManufacturingDegree in Engineering