John Blake
About John Blake
John Blake is a Senior Applications Engineer at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in sales and technical support, having held various managerial positions in companies such as Deloro Stellite, Lincoln Electric, and Victor Technologies.
Work at Kennametal
John Blake has been employed at Kennametal as a Senior Applications Engineer since 2015. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in engineering and sales to support various applications. His responsibilities include providing technical assistance, developing solutions for customers, and enhancing product performance. Prior to this position, he worked at Kennametal as Stellite Technical Support from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on technical support in North America.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Kennametal, John Blake held several sales management positions. He served as North America Sales Manager at Deloro Stellite Holding GmbH & Co. KG from 2004 to 2012, overseeing sales operations in the United States and Canada for eight years. Prior to that, he worked as Territory Sales Manager at Lincoln Electric from 2000 to 2004, covering the Southern United States for four years. Additionally, he was a Territorial Sales Manager at Victor Technologies International, Inc. from 1991 to 2000, also in the Southern United States for nine years.
Education and Expertise
John Blake studied at New Mexico Military Institute Junior-College and Stephen F. Austin State University from 1979 to 1985. He focused on Marketing and Marketing Management, achieving a degree in General Business. His educational background supports his extensive career in sales and technical support roles within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Career Timeline
John Blake's career spans over three decades in various roles related to sales and technical support. He began his career at Victor Technologies International, Inc. in 1991, then moved to Lincoln Electric in 2000. After four years, he transitioned to Deloro Stellite Holding GmbH & Co. KG in 2004. Following an eight-year tenure, he returned to Kennametal in 2012, where he worked in technical support before advancing to his current role as Senior Applications Engineer.