Application Engineer

Location: Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Required Skills and Abilities

Education, Training, and/or Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Science, or Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years sales execution or application engineering experience is expected

Specific Skills

• Strong customer skills including excellent written and verbal communication; emphasis and strength in summarization and action clarity are critical
• Highly motivated with strong initiative
• Strong computer skills and knowledge
• Ability to work in a high volume and fast paced work environment

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand product portfolios, markets and applications
• Collect technical data and objectives from customers via phone, email or web meetings
• Use independent judgement to quote select products that meet specifications and evaluate alternatives
• Build strong relationships with both new and existing customers through efficient and courteous written and verbal communication
• Timely respond to leads with high quality responses
• Accurately enter information (i.e. part numbers, correct margin and pricing, Market, Customer Type, Territory, etc) and follow up when necessary
• Responsible for updating systems as needed, i.e. CRM, quote system, SCO, PDM
• Act as internal logistics expert and problem solver in support of sales and customer needs
• Partner with Regional Sales Managers in managing leads and/or growing territories
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Participates in weekly meetings as required for order/quote management

Expectations: Shape a Sustainable Future

• Anticipate the future
• Sense and act upon emerging trends
• Engage and inspire people around priorities
• Own the outcome and make profitable growth happen