Now Hiring - Sales Application Engineer in Chelmsford, MA

Gustavo Preston Company, founded in 1881, has been providing engineered fluid handling equipment solutions to Boston and the greater New England area for over 140 years. As one of the nation’s oldest commercial pump repair and sales agencies we continue to grow, develop, and expand our facilities. This allows us to provide high quality, technically engineered equipment that is supported by our outstanding technical sales and premium service and support.
The Position: Sales Application Engineer
The Aftermarket Sales Application Engineer (SAE) demonstrates strong ability to understand the needs and technical requirements from customers. The Aftermarket SAE is responsible for supporting the proposal, project management, and order process in a timely manner. Working with the Outside Sales Team and other Sales Support team members, the SAE reviews project requirements and plans complete scopes of work. The Aftermarket SAE is responsible for estimating costs and writing new proposals to give to customers.
This is role is in the Chelmsford office full-time, hours are 8:00am-4:30pm.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

• Provide technical sales support to Aftermarket (AM) Outside Sales team.
• Perform technical review of all information gathered by AM Outside Sales staff and/or Field Sales Engineers.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of a project or repair proposal based on the customer’s requirements.
• Work with suppliers and internal team to determine the best solution to meet customer requirements.
• Obtain proposals from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to accurately price projects.
• Provide technical expertise in selecting equipment to meet the needs based on current building conditions.
• Provide proper pump selection using online or in-house software. Selection may be based on existing equipment sizing or a complete re-design based on known pressure/flow values and fixture counts.
• Enter proposals into our Microsoft Navision database.
• Inspect and review equipment received for accuracy.
• Manage projects and job meetings with sales staff and service technicians to coordinate and insure a smooth completion.
• Coordinate with sales staff to make customer calls and participate in bid and walk-through meetings with the customers as necessary.
• Assess competitive system performance and hardware evaluation throughout the entire bid process.
• Respond in a timely manner to various technical questions regarding products and systems solutions to meet customer and sales team needs.
• Prepares and distributes literature, technical data and promotional material.
• Maintains a teamwork philosophy to facilitate problem solving and provide good customer service.
• Advises and consults with upper management, customers and industry representatives concerning business opportunities and potential problems which may impact the Company's business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Sales Application Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• 1 - 5 years of experience in an application sales engineering role (preferred).
• Working knowledge of pumping systems and plumbing equipment is a plus.
• Proper application knowledge of electric motors, VFD’s, control components, and instrumentation is a plus.
• Ability to dependably manage multiple bids and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines while coordinating efforts and information from co-workers, vendors, and customers.
• Experience working with customers and vendors.
• Capability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills are essential.
• Takes ownership of assignments and decisions.
• Ability to read, comprehend and comment to technical specifications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly collaborative.
• Self-starter, high motivation level.

Working at GPC:
Our work environment is close knit, friendly, and focused on both the professional and family values of our employees and business.
We provide our employees with a highly supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to use their unique skills and abilities to be successful in their career and as part of our team. As a result, we become indispensable to our customers by providing industry expertise, quality products, and exceptional service.
We will do whatever it takes!
PM21

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location