Sales Manager
We are hiring a strategic and technically experienced Sales Manager to lead sales of carbide cutting tools and diamond cutting tools used in woodworking and composite material machining across a variety of industries. This role is responsible for supporting customers in furniture manufacturing , sawmills , architectural millwork shops , custom woodworkers , cabinetmakers , and aerospace composite machining operations .
You’ll work with manufacturers that cut a broad range of materials, including solid wood , engineered wood products , and advanced composites such as carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) , glass fiber (GFRP) , Kevlar® , and high-performance thermoplastics like PEEK , PEKK , and PPS — all common in aerospace applications .
Key Responsibilities:
• Sell and support a portfolio of industrial cutting tools , including PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and carbide cutting tools for use in machining wood , laminates , MDF , plywood , and composite materials
• Manage and grow customer relationships across a wide spectrum of users including furniture manufacturers , sawmills , millwork contractors , custom cabinetry shops , carpenters, wood product fabricators , and aerospace composite manufacturers
• Provide hands-on technical sales support for tools used in CNC routers , panel saws , edgebanders , and other automated woodworking and composite machining systems
• Recommend tooling strategies to improve edge quality , extend tool life , and increase machining efficiency
• Prospect new business within both the woodworking trades and the aerospace composite machining sector , particularly where abrasive materials require high-performance tooling
• Travel 25%–50% to visit customers, conduct tooling assessments, attend trade shows, and maintain a strong presence in the field
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required , preferably in business, engineering, or a technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in cutting tools sales , with expertise in tooling for wood , composites , and aerospace manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of carbide tooling and diamond tooling for machining wood , engineered panels , and abrasive composite materials
• Demonstrated experience working with furniture producers , sawmill operators , custom woodworkers , architectural millwork firms , and composite fabricators in the aerospace industry
• Familiarity with machining carbon fiber , fiberglass , thermoplastic composites , and other aerospace-grade materials
• Excellent communication, consultative selling, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of thriving in a remote, travel-intensive role
Compensation & Benefits:
• Base Salary: $100,000
• Bonus: 25% annual performance-based bonus
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and 401(k)
• Company-provided tools: laptop, phone, and travel expense coverage
This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned cutting tools sales professional to lead territory growth in both traditional woodworking markets and the evolving aerospace composites machining industry . Join a team dedicated to helping customers improve productivity, surface finish, and tool longevity with the latest in carbide and diamond tooling technology .
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Wood Product Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Sales and Business Development
Full-time