Working as part of the Inside Sales Team and reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Applications Engineering Specialist II will work collaboratively with their team to review customer requirements, technical specifications, prepare quotations, and ensure that customer needs are met.
As a Application Engineering Specialist II you will:
Determine and document the technical and commercial requirements of the customers application
Interpret engineering specifications and select G&W equipment to meet customer requirements.
Prepare product quotations and bids for engineered packages
Ongoing communication with customers and suppliers to address technical/commercial inquiries
Providing technical support and expertise for our outside sales force, consultants and customers
Work with cross functional teams on various projects
Interface with Engineering and Product Management teams on product design/ capability inquiries.
Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Fully and accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of the application
Select the appropriate G&W product to meet these requirements
Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment
Determine price levels and lead times
Communicate requirements to G&W's internal teams for engineering and manufacturing
Partner with Sales Team to develop and present customer sales strategies
Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfies the application
Manage the commercial and technical aspects of the customer
Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Team
Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Team
We are looking for someone who:
Bachelor's degree in engineering with a preference for Electrical, Mechanical specialization.
3 to 5 Years of experience in an application engineering, inside sales, or related areas preferably in industrial/manufacturing settings.
Switchgear design experience would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with JDE and Salesforce software is an asset.
Proven experience interacting with customers, preparing quotations, selecting equipment or related duties.
Is client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers' needs
What we offer you:
The base salary for this position is between $75,000-$90,000 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program which includes quarterly bonus + profit sharing. This position is highly market competitive.
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
G&W Electric is a manufacturer of electrical equipment for the power industry. The company produces a range of products including switchgear, reclosers, and distribution automation solutions. G&W Electric serves customers in the utility, industrial, and commercial markets. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
