About the role
GREENVILLE, NC, US, 27835 RALEIGH, NC, US, 27616-2824 FAYETTEVILLE, NC, US, 28303-7238 & surrounding areas
https://jobs.grainger.com/job-invite/332488/
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Position Details
The Metalworking Specialist provides advanced technical sales expertise on machining, welding and grinding. This role conducts onsite assessments that enables customers to evaluate, select and successfully implement complex products and solutions. Support revenue growth by understanding customers’ business and technical requirements and develop presentations and demonstrations for solutions. The Metalworking Specialist collaborates with internal sales partners to provide insight and expertise to help our customers.
You Will
- Support our Sales Teams & their customers.
- Lead consultative customer engagements by understanding complex customer business needs, technical requirements, and operational priorities to develop tailored solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable value.
- Leverage market intelligence, competitive insights, and internal resources to anticipate changes in customer business needs and educate customers on emerging trends, Grainger capabilities, and relevant fabrication and machining solutions.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of customer businesses, products, services, manufacturing processes, and operational requirements to recommend metalworking solutions that improve operational performance, expand solution adoption, and support profitable growth.
- Implement customer-focused strategies and influence account-level strategy by applying market intelligence, customer priorities, technical expertise, and business objectives to identify and advance revenue-generating opportunities.
- Partner with internal Grainger teams, cross-functional stakeholders, sales partners, and strategic suppliers to develop, position, demonstrate, and implement integrated technical solutions that address customer business and operational requirements.
- Document customer engagements, solution outcomes and other sales tools, leveraging performance insights to improve account strategies, productivity and profitable growth.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent experience required
- 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following applications: cutting tools and machining, welding and abrasives, or industrial fabrication. required
- Experience partnering with customers or end users to assess technical and operational challenges related to industrial fabrication and machining applications and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Knowledge of consumer and industrial machine tool and cutting tool brands and applications used to support customer evaluations and product solutions.
- Knowledge of machining principles and metal cutting , including speeds and feeds, materials, tooling selection, turning, drilling, milling, and related CNC applications.
- Knowledge of fabrication processes and equipment , including sawing, cutting, forming, bending, material preparation, and common shop equipment.
- Knowledge of welding processes and applications , including MIG, TIG, stick, plasma cutting, filler metals, welding safety, and equipment selection.
- Knowledge of grinding, finishing, and abrasive applications , including grinding wheels, flap discs, coated abrasives, surface conditioning, cutting, deburring, and material finishing.
- Knowledge of precision measurement and inspection , including calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, dimensional inspection, and proper selection and use of measurement tools.
- Ability to be in the field with customers four to five days a week in Fayetteville, Raleigh, Goldsboro, or Greenville.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
For more information, please contact me or see more information here: https://jobs.grainger.com/job-invite/332488/
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