Turner Supply · 1 day ago
Cutting Tool Specialist
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTurner Supply Company is a family-owned industrial distributor serving manufacturers nationwide. The Cutting Tool Specialist is a revenue-focused, field-based sales specialist responsible for growing cutting tool and metalworking product sales within an assigned territory.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Achieve and exceed defined sales budgets for cutting tools and related products
Develop and execute territory sales plans that drive new business, share-of-wallet growth, and margin improvement
Identify, qualify, and convert new cutting tool opportunities through proactive prospecting and field sales activity
Drive corporate account initiatives and product strategies within the territory
Build strong, trust-based relationships with decision-makers, operators, and engineers
Understand customer machining processes, workflows, and cost drivers to uncover sales opportunities
Lead large cutting tool and machine tool projects from opportunity identification through close
Conduct tool testing, trials, and demonstrations to prove value and generate measurable cost savings
Support Turner Supply Account Managers with technical expertise, sales strategy, and on-site customer engagement
Partner with Inside Sales to provide clear direction for quoting, projects, and follow-up execution
Provide sales support for large strategic accounts and smaller remote accounts
Grow and manage relationships with cutting tool manufacturers
Lead manufacturer-driven sales strategies and product rollouts
Recommend preferred manufacturers to maximize discounts and margin opportunities
Stay current on new and emerging cutting tool technologies
Train sales team members on CNC machining basics and cutting tool applications
Conduct regular branch visits to identify opportunities and support local sales efforts
Attend manufacturer trainings and industry events
Support management with large cutting tool quotes
Recommend pricing and margin strategies
Assist with building standardized cutting tool inventories
Collaborate with E-commerce and Marketing
Participate in hiring and development of future cutting tool sales talent
Commit to Turner Supply’s core values
Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and a competitive sales mindset
Qualification
Required
Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
Computer proficiency and ERP experience
Ability to manage multiple sales priorities
High School Diploma required
5+ years of cutting tool experience
Preferred
Trade School Diploma preferred
Distribution or technical sales experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Wellness Program
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
401(k) with a generous company match
Company
Turner Supply
Turner Supply Company is one of the largest independently owned industrial distributors in North America.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chip Schramm
CEO and President
Mike Clarke
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Recent News
2025-09-30
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