Metalworking Specialist

Description

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports achievement of metalworking (MW) sales and gross margin goals for their geographical area of responsibility. Drives accelerated MW sales growth within identified MW Impact Accounts. Supports Competitive Advantage Program (CAP) customer opportunities to deliver MW growth, achievement of cost savings goals and assist in the achievement of branch CAP signings. Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel to track progress and success on MW Growth activities. Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to OSA’s and MW OSA’s (FSRs). Coordinates local supplier support for tool testing in support of OSA’s and MW OSA’s (FSRs). Assists Market Manager’s and BSM’s as needed in coordinating supplier involvement in market or branch meetings. Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Product Team. Provides local private label technical and brand support. Supports the MSC Culture within all the undertakings of internal and external customer engagement to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC’s mission. Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Required Skills
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma required. Minimum 2 years of hands on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required. Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred. Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred. Well rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.

SKILLS: Good communication skills are required. Ability to work with cross-functional teams. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Programs.

MISCELLANEOUS: A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel are required.
St Louis Area

Qualifications

Required Skills
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma required. Minimum 2 years of hands on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required. Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred. Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred. Well rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.