Application Specialist in Halesowen

Sandvik Coromant in the UK is looking for an Application Specialist - South Region – Reading (RG), Southampton (SO), Salisbury (SP)

TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL? WE LIKE THAT ABOUT YOU

Sandvik Coromant, part of Sandvik Machining Solutions, is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions and know-how for the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development, we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards together with our customers. These include the world's major automotive, aerospace and energy industries. Sandvik Coromant has more than 1700 patents in its portfolio today, around 8,000 employees, and is represented in more than 150 countries. We are now looking for a technical sales and solution orientated Application Specialist to join the Sales team in the UK. In this position you will get the chance to truly influence our future ways of working. The position is to cover the South Region - Reading (RG), Southampton (SO), Salisbury (SP)

Job summary - Your mission – To provide the ultimate customer experience.

• In this position, you’ll be expected to deliver technical expertise in engineering cutting tools and metal working applications to our customers.
• You will collaborate and support Account Managers presenting our offer, either on site or remotely with technical demonstrations and presentations.
• You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that Sandvik Coromant products are applied correctly to ensure customers gain the maximum benefit of utilizing Sandvik Coromant tools and technology.
• As support to Account Managers, you’ll assist them with value generating and cost saving activities to ensure suitable business opportunities are identified and secured.

Your profile

• Innovative with a passion for delivering technical solutions.
• We are looking for someone with a solid and proven technical experience with engineering cutting tools skills and knowledge.
• You have a proven track record in delivering good business results and an understanding of CAD/CAM and relevant application knowledge.
• Project management skills and previous experience is an advantage, along with managing customer relationships.
• You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or a related field.

Where others see many, we see you – personally. We recognize and value your passion and personality. With your sales experience, you will be able to take our products, services, and solutions to the next level! Furthermore, you can take ownership and challenge everything we do in a manner that will help unlock our potential. You work independently, but with back-up from your colleagues in your team, and have a determined approach.

About us

At Sandvik Coromant we are committed to actively promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organisation. We believe in an inclusive, fair, and open-minded culture, and we celebrate our diversities with our employees, business, and thereby, our customers at the forefront. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of gender, age, personal or cultural differences.

• Mercer Master Trust Pension – Defined Contribution, with a 7% employer contribution.
• Westfield Healthcare enables you to claim back on everyday healthcare expenses including dental, optical, physio and more.
• BUPA Healthcare.
• Hybrid / Electric car options.
• Group Income Protection pays out 50% of salary in the event of accident/disability.

A great place to learn and progress your career.

Closing Date: 3rd September 2026 Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.

Want to make a real difference on a global scale? With a presence in 150 countries, we are dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable and innovative engineering. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your career, you're at the right place. Our core business is supplying tooling solutions to the world’s engineering industries. But that’s only one aspect of what we do. With active involvement from those we work with, we develop advanced technologies that elevate productivity, tailor services and processes that mitigate obstacles, and design tools specific to the needs at hand.

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More than metal-cutting tool manufacturers, we’re the engineers of tomorrow. Every industry challenge is an invitation to innovate, collaborate and craft solutions that drive progress.

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