What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Applications Engineer position at Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive application engineering support requests from account managers and business development.
- Assist with product selection in standard and special applications, particularly special or difficult fan selections.
- Assist representative in pricing of special accessories and buyouts.
- Select and price the most effective fans for the application based on specifications.
- Collaborate with account management and business development to clarify/align technical requirements.
- Provide the necessary drawings to accompany the quote.
- Apply guidance from product management to ensure all fans and components are accurately priced.
- Access the Engineering Department to interpret specifications and customer requirements.
- Review customer drawings and data.
- Work directly with vendors to secure costing for buyouts that meet customer specifications.
- Provide Purchasing Department clear and complete requisitions of special buyout items.
- Update Special Authorization with buyout and pricing information.
- Have current technical knowledge of company products and competitors' products.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of buyout items.
- Have a strong understanding of company products, competition in the market and positioning.
- Make product and performance suggestions and recommendations to keep our company competitive in the marketplace.
- Support cross-functional quote development to meet customer needs.
- Assess end-customer needs and making appropriate technical recommendations.
- Collaborate with account managers & business development on the development of sales quotes.
- Follow the latest industry developments and stay up to date on corporate competitors.
- Assess incoming sales opportunities for technical feasibility.
- Identify and report internal improvement opportunities and external market opportunities.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS Undergraduate degree in Engineering highly desired or equivalent technical experience
- 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Work requires professional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Ability to understand and predict the behavior of prospects under different competitive scenarios.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Standard office environment
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach
- Ability to work extended hours
As a
At Twin City Fan we want our employees to achieve their personal best and strive to offer programs that support our employees and their families. We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan with employer match, as well as short/long term disability. Employees also have access to benefits such as employee assistance programs, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday pay, and volunteer time. Other exciting benefits TCF offers include a homeownership savings program, pet insurance, and more!
Salary : $66,000 - $73,000
