Sales Applications Engineer I

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 Sales Application Engineer you will be offered pay of $66,000-73,000 per year dependent on experience and a quarterly bonus tied to targeted individual and/or department performance.

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!