Applications Specialist – CNC Metal Cutting Tools (Technical & Sales)

Sandvik Coromant  

Applications Specialist | Braeside I VIC

Permanent - Full Time
 

About the Opportunity 

In this role, you will act as a trusted technical expert in metal cutting tools, supporting customers with complete machining solutions and ensuring smooth, high-quality delivery across your allocated accounts and territories.  By applying Sandvik Coromant’s latest tooling and technology, you will strengthen our market advantage, enhance customer performance, and proactively protect key relationships from competitor influence. 

Responsibilities:  

• Promote the latest range of cutting tool solutions to the VIC market 
• Identify and convert business opportunities in the designated customer base 
• Deliver best in class cutting tool solutions to customers 
• Achieve business and financial outcomes according to expectation for assigned customer portfolio 
• Maintain and/or develop relationships to secure customer commitment 
• Develop strategies in conjunction with the account portfolio manager, determining activities focused on customer needs and pain-points 
• Ensure that an appropriate development strategy is defined for the assigned customer portfolio 
• Review results and develop corrective actions securing delivery of results according to plan 
• Maintain existing market shares and hunt for new opportunities 
• Recommend products and service that fit well with the customer’s business needs 
• Responds to technical questions regarding products, systems and or services 
• Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve technical problems that arise during or after implementation 
• Coordinate specialist support as required fulfilling the Sandvik Coromant commitment 
• Monitor the competitor landscape and alternative solutions that can jeopardize business 
• Demonstrate delivered added value through your input into customer value files within the assigned customer portfolio 
• Provide accurate and timely market information regarding customers and competitors 

About you:  

You will bring over five years of experience in CNC Machining or engineering metal cutting tools, a dynamic blend of expertise, innovation, and collaboration to every challenge. Thriving in global matrix organisations, you turn complex customer needs into seamless solutions by skilfully leveraging cross-functional resources. A background in project management and productivity enhancement reflects your ability to streamline processes and deliver tangible results that make a difference. 

A natural communicator, you excel at creating synergy, inspiring commitment, and translating technical complexities into captivating, actionable presentations. Proficient in digital tools like Office 365 and Teams, you ensure smooth collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, transforming ideas into success stories. 

Organised, innovative, and passionate, you’re not just about solving problems- you’re about elevating possibilities and driving meaningful impact. 

 Agencies need not apply. 

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical. 

What we offer  

• Sales Incentive Bonus to recognise your hard work and dedication to the company's success. 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies. 

• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period. 

• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing 

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program. 

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment. 

Who we are  

At Sandvik Coromant we encourage innovation and are always seeking to expand our knowledge within our areas of expertise.  We are truly convinced that today’s research generates tomorrow’s success, and our goal is to develop high quality products and introduce new tools that meet our market demands. We guide and support our customers to the most sustainable solutions, and this is how we strengthen our brand. 

Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business in a responsible and ethical manner. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. 

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.  
 

For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Chelsea Webb via email: [email protected] 

Applications close: 04 December 2026,  or prior if ideal candidate selected.