CNC Tooling Sales Engineer - Albany, NY - Military Veterans

Job Requisition #: 510

A third-generation, family-owned and operated company, the Morris Group, Inc., is one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America. With roughly 1,000 employees nationwide, the Morris Group serves manufacturers of precision machined parts across various industries, including Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Defense, and more!

The Robert E. Morris Company is a division of Morris Group, Inc. supplies CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. 

Our customer base is located in the New England states plus northern New Jersey and eastern New York, including the New York metropolitan area and Long Island. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for being an important support function in the Capital Equipment sales process by providing technical information required to improve productivity of machine tool users. Working with various internal departments to provide accountability and follow-up for our customers. 

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining customer relationships to ensure all needs are met from pre-sales to project completion by actively reviewing processes and reporting through Salesforce



• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the machine tool industry and the product lines represented by our company



• Supporting a broad range of tooling and machine accessory projects within a Capital equipment sales territory and establishing yourself as the central knowledge base for the associated machine accessories, work holding, and tool holding products



• Developing solutions for process optimization and managing related projects from concept to completion



• Participating in continuous education meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay current with new products, processes and technologies



• Cultivating a sales territory to generate revenue when not supporting Capital machine projects



• Being responsive to customers and Capital sales staff in resolving issues promptly and professionally



• Maintaining a high degree of integrity and professionalism that safeguards the trust and confidence of customers, and colleagues

Qualifications (Education, Experience in Related Field, Skills, etc. ):

• Engineering Degree (or related field) preferred with 3+ years of applicable experience



• Intermediate to sophisticated knowledge of CNC machine technology and applications with experience in a manufacturing environment



• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form



• Deep-seated desire to win in a competitive marketplace



• Strong organizational and time-management skills



• Ability to excel in a team environment as well as when working independently



• Bring a strategic approach to all of your work and creativity for solving challenges



• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills – must be able to effectively present products and information to customers in one-on-one and group settings



• Ability to communicate professionally in oral and written exchanges



• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM is a plus



• Ability to manage occasional long-distance travel



• Possess a valid US driving license and a clean driving record



• A valid US Passport is a plus



• Frequent travel throughout a regional sales territory is required



• Public speaking and/or product presentation experience



• CMTSE Certification



• Project Management experience



• Lean Manufacturing training/experience
  
  

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific lists of responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Mental and physical requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.



• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while handling multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects.



• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.



• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.



• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.



• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.



• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Benefits:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary



• Comprehensive Health Benefits including a zero-premium healthcare option to our employees!



• Generous vacation policy



• 10 Company Paid Holidays



• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution



• Tuition reimbursement

Morris Group, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Albany, NY