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.
Technical Sales Engineer – South East Hungary
As a Key Account Specialist at Kennametal, you'll combine your hands-on machining expertise with customer-facing responsibilities across Southeast Hungary. You'll be the technical expert who speaks the language of the shop floor, helping manufacturers optimize their cutting tool applications for turning, milling, and drilling operations. Your territory spans South East Budapest, Kecskemet, Bekescsaba, Szeged, Szolnok and Debrecen, where you'll build lasting relationships with key accounts. You'll diagnose machining challenges on-site and provide solutions that drive efficiency and precision. This role offers the perfect blend of technical problem-solving and business development in the manufacturing sector.
Tasks:
Business development:
Identify and acquire new customers
Rigorously promote the expansion of existing business relationships
Identify and develop new sales potential
Sale of machinery equipment in close cooperation with machine manufacturers
Consistent offer tracking
Close cooperation with Engineering, Customer Service
Determination of the technical parameters and performance data for the quotation
Conduct price negotiations independently
Timely preparation of weekly and monthly reports as well as planning and execution of administrative activities
Increase and ensure customer satisfaction
Coordination of the operations of our service technicians, also in adjacent sales areas
Customer care and after-sales support
Knowledge:
Technical training as a technician or master or engineer degree or equivalent
Several years of experience in machining with CNC machines and modern tool systems (turning, milling, drilling)
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing strategies and production processes
Good material knowledge
Understanding of business contexts
Outside service experience beneficial
Secure and convincing appearance in our key accounts
Good PC knowledge (MS Office, CRM)
Willingness to travel 100%
Good command of English or German language
Benefits:
Home office equipment
Company laptop and cell phone
Company car for private usage as well
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience delivering productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. The company specializes in cutting tools and machining solutions for turning, milling, and drilling operations. Kennametal serves customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation sectors, helping manufacturers achieve precision and efficiency in their operations. The company combines technical expertise with customer-focused service to solve complex machining challenges.
