Field Sales Engineer

Uncapped Earnings Total Autonomy = Your Sales Career, Reimagined

Are you tired of being micromanaged? Ready to be rewarded for actual results instead of activity metrics?

This isn't your typical sales role. We're looking for a technical sales professional who wants to run their territory like their own business—with the freedom to sell how they want, to who they want, without the corporate nonsense.

Here's what makes this different:

• 40% commission structure (far above industry standard) quarterly bonuses on top of competitive base salary
• True autonomy : No call quotas. No forced product lines. No vendor kickbacks. You recommend what's actually best for the customer.
• Clear path to Regional Sales Manager where you build your own team and earn 5% on their sales too
• You control your schedule, your pricing, your margins—this is YOUR business to run

If you're a go-getter with a machining background who's ready to maximize your earning potential and take control of your career, keep reading.
The Role: Field Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools & Machining Solutions
We're a leading distributor of high-performance cutting tools, coolants, and abrasives, partnering with top manufacturers to deliver exceptional value through competitive pricing, rapid turnaround, and best-in-class technical support.
We need someone who gets excited about solving real machining problems and building genuine customer relationships—not just checking boxes.
What You'll Do
Be the Trusted Advisor

• Serve as the go-to resource for machinists, engineers, and purchasing teams across your territory
• Build lasting relationships through clear communication and technical credibility

Apply Your Machining Expertise

• Analyze customer processes and recommend optimized tooling solutions
• Drive measurable improvements in cycle time, tool life, and cost-per-part
• Leverage your CNC background to speak the language of the shop floor

Run Your Territory Like a Business Owner

• Prospect, qualify, and close new business on your terms
• Set your own daily schedule and travel plans
• Control pricing and margins—recommend the absolute best tool for every job
• Keep 100% of vending machine revenue (a service we offer to add value)
• Lean on our lightning-fast inside team to turn quotes around faster than anyone in the market

Grow Revenue & Your Career

• Hit and exceed targets through consultative selling and long-term account development
• Build toward Regional Sales Manager role with team-building and override opportunities

What You Bring
Must Have:

• Hands-on CNC machining experience (setup, programming, or process improvement)
• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances, and select cutting tools for specific applications (milling, turning, drilling, etc.)
• Strong communication skills—equally comfortable on the shop floor and in the front office
• Self-motivated with proven ability to manage your time and priorities independently

Nice to Have:

• 3 years in technical sales or applications engineering within cutting tools, tooling systems, or precision manufacturing
• Familiarity with major cutting tool brands (Walter, Iscar, Sandvik, Kennametal, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits
Earning Potential:

• Competitive base salary
• 40% uncapped commission on all sales
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Path to Regional Sales Manager with 5% override on your team's sales

Perks & Benefits:

• Company vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement
• Expense account for customer visits and trade shows
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation holidays

Ready to take control of your earning potential? Apply now and let's talk about how you can turn your technical expertise into serious income.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.