Regional Sales Engineer

Company Description

AimPoint Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting innovative, fast-growing companies with talented individuals who can drive their growth and success. With a commitment to tailored talent solutions, AimPoint supports organizations in finding dynamic team members equipped to meet unique business challenges. The company takes pride in fostering meaningful partnerships that fuel both individual and organizational development.

The Technical Sales Professional is responsible for assisting in revenue and profit growth of OBR Cooling Towers in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The Technical Sales Professional is expected to continue relationships with existing customers and provide growth through both the development of existing customers and the acquisition of new customers by delivering sales, construction services, and parts to customers.  

The successful candidate will perform business development activities, meet with customers to discuss cooling tower conditions, repairs, upgrades and parts, prepare estimates and assist with project management functions. Field inspections will be required, including entering cooling tower facilities, assessing tower conditions, preparing finding reports, developing scopes of work, and effectively communicating the information to clients. This position reports to the Gulf Coast Regional Sales Manager.  

This position requires travel based on business needs as well as time in the office managing administrative tasks for sales activities and project planning.  The Technical Sales Professional position is a salary position with potential for additional performance based compensation.

ROLES/TASKS OF THE POSITION

•       Targeted growth of assigned territory including identifying targets for new business in the region.

•       Work closely with current and potential customers to understand their cooling tower needs, recommend improvements, and develop plans of action.

•       Maintain customer satisfaction in region by identifying and resolving customer issues.

•       Provide technical support by troubleshooting cooling tower issues and identifying site process issues.

•       Develop strategies for quoting opportunities.

•       Visit sites as needed for quoting and job execution.

•       Assess specific site access and safety requirements and communicate then with construction and safety.

•       Assist with scheduling of jobs and crews within the assigned region; manage the schedule and communicate assignments, dates, times, and expectations with customers and crews.

•       Admin related to scheduling including the following:

•       OBR job number assignment and documentation

•       Expenses reported monthly

•       Communication/Meetings as needed or scheduled

•       Microsoft Outlook email, calendar, invites, etc.

•       Top Builder and Viewpoint user.

•       Assist with development of site-specific safety and quality documentation.

•       Develop professional relationships with customers including plant and facility management.

•       Estimate projects, create proposals, and present proposals to customers.

•       Represent Company at meetings, trainings, trade shows, etc.

•       Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others within the organization, including design/drafting, project engineering, safety, quality, and accounting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

•       An engineering degree and/or a minimum of 10 years of work experience, along with at least 5 years of cooling tower sales experience or HVAC related experience.

•       Experience prospecting, estimating, quoting and generating sales, P&L management and maintaining accounts.

•       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•       Good organizational skills and mechanical aptitude.

•       Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

•       Self-starter with willingness to learn, collaborate, contribute, and work with a sense of urgency.

Prerequisites/Requirements:

•       Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.

•       Valid Driver's License and Proof of U.S. Citizenship.

•       Background check.

As a team member, you will enjoy:

•       Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.

•       Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Company pays the medical premium for employees!

•       Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.

•       Health Savings Account: Company contributes to employee’s HSA.

•       Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.

•       Life Insurance: Voluntary coverage for employees and their families. Company also provides employees with Life Insurance.

•       Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary coverage.

•       Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: For those that travel and fall within Company policy.