Sales Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Sales Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, process controls, and enterprise software sectors, covering everything from entry-level technical sales roles through senior account engineers and regional directors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Emerson Electric, Parker Hannifin, and Rockwell Automation maintaining a lasting presence across the state. The most sought-after specialties include automation and controls, fluid power systems, and cloud infrastructure sales engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Celina, OH, US, 45822
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On-site or Remote: Onsite
REQ ID: 48432
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
CNC Tooling Sales and Application Engineer
Location – Must be in Central Western Ohio
Job Summary
Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition their career off the floor day to day into a professional sales role. If you are currently working as a machinist or have previous hands on machining and cnc programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking to you! This position is responsible for driving metal-cutting tool sales growth with new and established customers, both direct and indirect, or new and established Machine Tool customers by managing customer relationship, providing technical direction/support, and increasing productivity for our customers. This role combines technical knowledge and sales skills to achieve sales targets, build strong territory presence and pipeline. This role will partner with multiple internal sales and support professionals to support the customers’ initiatives and technical needs. Sales and Application Engineers work on unique challenges related to cnc machining, milling, and lathe applications. The role is based from a home office within the assigned territory, but 80% or more of the week is spent out in the field at customer locations. The territory is within commuting distance, but overnight travel may occasionally be required. A company vehicle is provided as part of top of market compensation package which includes a base salary plus bonus based on performance, and benefits starting day 1.
This is a field sales and application role supporting a territory in and around the San Francisco Bay area. The employee must reside within the territory the role supports.
Key Job Responsibilities
Meet or exceed revenue targets by:
Effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers’ key needs and objectives in a professional manner.
Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts.
Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing.
Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales.
Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers.
Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline
Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience.
Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers’ needs.
Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory.
Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory.
Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing.
Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports.
Requirements
Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred
3+ years of related cnc machining industry experience, 1-2 years of technical sales and/or application experience preferred
Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs
Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends
Competent in a range of sales techniques, including advanced objection handling and closing strategies; adapts approach to various customer types
Independently executes strategic sales plans; contributes to the development of strategies and meets targets through insightful planning
Possess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service
Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications
Creative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departments
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Nearest Major Market: Lima
Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay
Job Segment: Pre-Sales, Application Engineering, CNC, Sales Engineer, Machinist, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing
Celina, OH, US, 45822
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On-site or Remote: Onsite
REQ ID: 48432
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
CNC Tooling Sales and Application Engineer
Location – Must be in Central Western Ohio
Job Summary
Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition their career off the floor day to day into a professional sales role. If you are currently working as a machinist or have previous hands on machining and cnc programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking to you! This position is responsible for driving metal-cutting tool sales growth with new and established customers, both direct and indirect, or new and established Machine Tool customers by managing customer relationship, providing technical direction/support, and increasing productivity for our customers. This role combines technical knowledge and sales skills to achieve sales targets, build strong territory presence and pipeline. This role will partner with multiple internal sales and support professionals to support the customers’ initiatives and technical needs. Sales and Application Engineers work on unique challenges related to cnc machining, milling, and lathe applications. The role is based from a home office within the assigned territory, but 80% or more of the week is spent out in the field at customer locations. The territory is within commuting distance, but overnight travel may occasionally be required. A company vehicle is provided as part of top of market compensation package which includes a base salary plus bonus based on performance, and benefits starting day 1.
This is a field sales and application role supporting a territory in and around the San Francisco Bay area. The employee must reside within the territory the role supports.
Key Job Responsibilities
Meet or exceed revenue targets by:
Effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers’ key needs and objectives in a professional manner.
Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts.
Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing.
Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales.
Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers.
Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline
Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience.
Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers’ needs.
Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory.
Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory.
Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing.
Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports.
Requirements
Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred
3+ years of related cnc machining industry experience, 1-2 years of technical sales and/or application experience preferred
Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs
Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends
Competent in a range of sales techniques, including advanced objection handling and closing strategies; adapts approach to various customer types
Independently executes strategic sales plans; contributes to the development of strategies and meets targets through insightful planning
Possess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service
Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications
Creative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departments
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Nearest Major Market: Lima
Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay
Job Segment: Pre-Sales, Application Engineering, CNC, Sales Engineer, Machinist, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical customers
- Experience with CRM platforms and managing a territory-based sales pipeline
- Familiarity with Ohio's manufacturing, energy, or process industries and their procurement cycles
- Willingness to travel within an assigned Ohio or Midwest territory to conduct demonstrations
- Strong collaboration skills for working with internal engineering and product teams on proposals
Sales Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales engineer in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial engineering, or a closely related technical field. Ohio does not issue a state license specifically for sales engineers, so no state board exam is required. Candidates who hold a Professional Engineer registration from the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors gain a credibility advantage when selling to regulated industries or large public-sector clients.
How much do sales engineers make in Ohio?
Sales engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $97,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,720 for the lowest 10% to over $148,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sales engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring sales engineers in Ohio right now include Vertiv, Meter, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of industrial manufacturers, automation integrators, and enterprise technology firms means consistent year-round openings rather than seasonal spikes.
Which Ohio cities have the most sales engineer jobs?
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland account for the most sales engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus draws demand from enterprise software and life sciences companies headquartered there, Cleveland's industrial and healthcare equipment sector drives its volume, and Cincinnati's manufacturing and consumer goods base, anchored by companies like Procter and Gamble and Emerson, supports steady technical sales hiring in the southwest.
Are there remote sales engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because the work frequently involves on-site product demonstrations, plant walkthroughs, and hands-on proof-of-concept installations with Ohio customers. About 57% of sales engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in software-defined or SaaS-based products where the demo environment is entirely virtual.
How can I get hired as a sales engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a sales engineer role from a technical support, application engineer, or inside sales position at an Ohio industrial or technology employer. Companies like Parker Hannifin, Rockwell Automation, and Eaton run structured early-career rotational or associate programs that place new engineers in customer-facing roles. A relevant internship at an Ohio manufacturing or automation firm, combined with demonstrated product knowledge, often substitutes for direct sales experience in these programs.
Where can I find and apply to sales engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to sales engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across manufacturing, automation, software, and other technical sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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