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Metalworking Specialist

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Hybrid
San Diego, CA
87K-145K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
San Diego, CA
87K-145K Annually
Senior level
Serve as Grainger's on-site metalworking expert in machining, welding, and grinding. Perform process and product assessments, educate customers on technology, collaborate with sales teams and suppliers, document cost savings, and drive territory sales growth using Salesforce and CRM tools.
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Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 332729
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00 - $145,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to $ $32,800.00, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details:
The Metalworking Specialist is Grainger's expert for machining, welding and grinding. This role conducts onsite assessments that reduce customers' costs while increasing efficiency through the latest technologies and applications. The Metalworking Specialist collaborates with internal sales partners to provide insight and expertise to help our customers.
You Will:
Reporting to a Regional Metalworking Manager, you will maintain expert knowledge on trends within manufacturing and maintenance industries, training opportunities, and forecasts to understand and respond to changing customer needs.
  • Educate customers on technology and innovation while leading change at customer sites.
  • Partner with Grainger sales teams and key suppliers to influence customer strategy and execution of metalworking sales growth.
  • Perform process and product assessments for customers within metalworking applications.
  • Understand how to document and present value and cost savings to customers.
  • Develop and execute a plan to accomplish sales goals for growth across metalworking products in the territory.
  • Utilize Salesforce to maintain sales data, customer activity details, and document cost savings.

You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the metalworking industry or distribution
  • Previous field sales experience ideal.
  • Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities
  • Project management knowledge
  • Experience managing external and internal customer relationships
  • Prior success working independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software or Salesforce experience ideal.
  • A valid driver's license and ability to travel in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to see customers 3 to 4 days/week.
  • Ability to travel 2 to 3 overnights / month.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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