Sales Application Engineer

General Role Description

Prepare timely and accurate commercial proposals and technical specifications to support sales function and the detailed cost analysis for all specifications. Create a network of commercial and technical evaluator relationships with clients and vendors to build a pipeline of potential business within the metals and material handling markets.

Role Accountabilities

·         Prepare commercial proposals and technical specifications of drive and automation systems to meet clients’ Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements and to effectively communicate these requirements to the clients and internal engineering team

·         Define solutions that include hardware and software requirements for a project, in collaboration with clients and original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s)

·         Prepare detailed cost elements for the technical specification

·         Develop pricing strategies to maximize project margins as required

·         Identify enhanced product or service feature needs by soliciting feedback from clients

·         Design competitive and viable technical approaches to resolve client issues

·         Provide product and system feedback and service opportunities for improvement to appropriate management

·         Prepare specifications for required components

·         Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most economical solution for the application

·         Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and meetings with clients, at client sites as necessary or assigned

·         Review brochures for technical accuracy

·         Provide technical guidance in the preparation, review, and final commercial proposal generation to client

·         Lead technical and commercial proposal development for small projects with limited supervision

·         Identify and suggest new products and applications to drive business growth

·         Monitor industry trends to recommend new product and service features

·         Track competitive environment to identify new products and technology and provide comparative analyses to the commercial and R&D teams

·         Track competitor’s offerings, assess client situations, and propose competitive options applicable to the client’s individual needs.

General Employee Accountabilities

·         Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

·         Give manager best advice

·         Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified