Sales Engineer
Department: Fire Sprinkler
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for building general contractor and owner direct customer relationships and pursuing new project opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage customer quote requests and develop relationships
- Determines bidding priorities, understands capture rates and margin opportunities
- Ability to determine the most economical way to provide customer with code compliant and economical service
- Accuracy of estimate:
- Quoting per project specifications, including: special equipment/material, subcontractor needs and rental pricing
- Accuracy of proposal:
- Matching bid document requirements, proposal is clear and concise with no grammatical errors or contradictions and complete with all appropriate information
- Prepared and organized for bid reviews with department head
- Completes job award paperwork accurately and timely and is prepared for turnover meeting with operations
- Support operations with pricing or conflict resolution on projects sold
- Clearly define the scope of work, conditions, expectations, opportunities, terms of payment, etc. when turning sold projects over to operations
Requirements
- Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. The ability to drive to job sites / work locations may be a requirement of this position. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Important Skills:
- Direct communicator, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
- Ability to work with different personalities and communicate effectively with customers and employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work in Windows based programs. Experience and knowledge in the fire protection industry.
