Cutting Tool Specialist

Founded in 1905, Turner Supply Company is a family‑owned industrial distributor serving manufacturers nationwide. Customers rely on Turner for a comprehensive product assortment, competitive pricing, expert problem‑solving, and cost‑reduction programs that improve operational performance.

Our leadership team actively champions our core values—
Empowerment, Development, Execution, Teamwork, Innovation, and Leadership
—values that helped Affiliated Distributors recognize Turner Supply as a Top Workplace in 2022 ⭐.

📍 Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Turner operates nine locations across the United States.

Turner offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Wellness Program
• Company‑funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) with a generous company match

Cutting Tool Specialist

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The Cutting Tool Specialist (CTS) is a revenue‑focused, field‑based sales specialist responsible for aggressively growing cutting tool and metalworking product sales within an assigned territory. This role partners closely with Turner Supply Company Account Managers while also independently pursuing new opportunities, qualifying accounts, and expanding market share.

The CTS serves as both a sales leader and technical authority, driving customer conversions, competitive wins, and long‑term account growth through application expertise, manufacturer partnerships, and hands‑on field engagement.

• Achieve and exceed defined sales budgets for cutting tools and related products
• Develop and execute territory sales plans that drive new business, share‑of‑wallet growth, and margin improvement
• Identify, qualify, and convert new cutting tool opportunities through proactive prospecting and field sales activity
• Drive corporate account initiatives and product strategies within the territory

• Build strong, trust‑based relationships with decision‑makers, operators, and engineers
• Understand customer machining processes, workflows, and cost drivers to uncover sales opportunities
• Lead large cutting tool and machine tool projects from opportunity identification through close
• Conduct tool testing, trials, and demonstrations to prove value and generate measurable cost savings
• Support Turner Supply Account Managers with technical expertise, sales strategy, and on‑site customer engagement
• Partner with Inside Sales to provide clear direction for quoting, projects, and follow‑up execution
• Provide sales support for large strategic accounts and smaller remote accounts

• Grow and manage relationships with cutting tool manufacturers
• Lead manufacturer‑driven sales strategies and product rollouts
• Recommend preferred manufacturers to maximize discounts and margin opportunities
• Stay current on new and emerging cutting tool technologies

• Train sales team members on CNC machining basics and cutting tool applications
• Conduct regular branch visits to identify opportunities and support local sales efforts
• Attend manufacturer trainings and industry events
• Position Turner Supply as a cutting tool leader in the territory

• Support management with large cutting tool quotes
• Recommend pricing and margin strategies
• Assist with building standardized cutting tool inventories
• Collaborate with E‑commerce and Marketing
• Participate in hiring and development of future cutting tool sales talent

• Commit to Turner Supply’s core values
• Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and a competitive sales mindset

• Strong communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills
• Computer proficiency and ERP experience
• Ability to manage multiple sales priorities

• High School Diploma required
• 5+ years of cutting tool experience
• Distribution or technical sales experience preferred

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as warehouse and field sales environment. This…