What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Engineer / Technical Sales Specialist (Precision Measurement Equipment) - Huntersville, NC position at Mitutoyo America Corporation?
Job Details
Description
Position Summary
We are looking for a Technical Sales Specialist to help grow sales of precision measuring equipment (such as CMMs, vision systems, and precision hand tools like calipers and micrometers) within an assigned region.
In this role, you will work closely with distributors and customers, helping them understand our products, identifying the right solutions, and supporting them throughout the sales process and beyond. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that combines technical expertise with sales and relationship management.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
What You'll Do
Benefits
Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:
Work Environment: Office Environment.
Physical Demands: The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM with 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Travel: This position requires up to 50% travel, including overnight trips within your region
Required Education And Experience
Reports to: Regional Sales Manager
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mitutoyo America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to judge employees on their individual merits, skills, abilities, performance, etc. The Company offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all areas of our employment relationship.
Description
Position Summary
We are looking for a Technical Sales Specialist to help grow sales of precision measuring equipment (such as CMMs, vision systems, and precision hand tools like calipers and micrometers) within an assigned region.
In this role, you will work closely with distributors and customers, helping them understand our products, identifying the right solutions, and supporting them throughout the sales process and beyond. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that combines technical expertise with sales and relationship management.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
What You'll Do
- Build and grow relationships with distributors and customers in your assigned region
- Promote and sell precision measurement equipment and metrology solutions
- Conduct sales visits, product demonstrations, and training sessions
- Partner with distributors on sales strategies, product knowledge, and account development
- Support customers by evaluating applications and recommending the right measurement solutions
- Assist with quotes and ensure solutions meet customer needs
- Monitor sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends
- Participate in trade shows, customer demos, and sales meetings
- Maintain accurate activity and pipeline updates in CRM
- Share customer feedback and market insights with internal teams
- Strong technical aptitude (engineering, manufacturing, or industrial background preferred)
- Experience in sales, applications engineering, or technical support
- Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, customer-friendly way
- Self-motivated with strong time management and organization skills
- Comfortable working independently and traveling
Benefits
Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:
- Competitive Salary package - Base salary: $66K annually, plus commission: Additional earning potential based on sales performance, plus $700 monthly car allowance
- Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
- Shut down period at the end of the year
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan plus company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Recognition
- Company Vacation House in Florida
Work Environment: Office Environment.
Physical Demands: The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM with 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Travel: This position requires up to 50% travel, including overnight trips within your region
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in technical sales, manufacturing, or related field
Reports to: Regional Sales Manager
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mitutoyo America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to judge employees on their individual merits, skills, abilities, performance, etc. The Company offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all areas of our employment relationship.
Salary : $66,000