Now Hiring - Mestek, Inc. - Sales Application Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of brands- Engel Industries, Iowa Precision, and Roto-Die have people with decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. Job Description Achieve the profitable bookings and sales goals of Mestek Machinery, complying with all company profiles and procedures using a customer centric sales approach. As an integral component of the sales department and sales function, the Inside Sales Manager will be responsible for representing the family of Mestek Machinery companies to prospects and customers. Maintains effective communications with all internal personnel including other sales personnel, technical design and engineering, customer service, and various managers to ensure proper support of client needs and flow of competitive information into the group's marketing and development teams. Core Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm onsite; can be flexible with the hours. Wage range: $80,500-95,000 exempt, depending on experience/education. Requirement of working onsite for this position. Essential Duties * Assist with preparing sales quotations, working closely with technical and sales personnel to ensure closure of the potential sale and maximize profits according to established company financial objectives. * Maintain price and cost sheets, with consideration for company profitability goals in mind. * Review with engineering the development roadmap for new products and determine a process of implementing into quoting process. * Work with Regional Sales Managers to review market pricing and support. * Review customer need and contract writing to assess any additional or future sales potential to be realized. * Evaluate the sale for possible risk assessment and management. * Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, [please apply online] while integrating new sales techniques into salesforce.com and Epicor. * Assist Engineering and Manufacturing with after sales support to resolve any issues that arise focusing on achieving customer satisfaction and timely delivery of the product. * Communicating and keeping sales team up to date with the latest Productivity tools for communication and collaboration. * Periodically attend technical conferences to present Mestek Machinery's solutions, general industry information and to remain up to date on the state of the art in metal forming solutions. * Periodically visit customers to assist Regional Sales personnel in presentation of Mestek Machinery proposals. * Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience * 3-5 years' experience in capital equipment application engineering and/or Sales. * Engineering Degree or Business Background with significant demonstration of technical abilities. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred. * Instill a high sense of urgency into all actions of the sales force ensuring that proper time and activities are carried out to achieve set goals monthly. * Must be able to manage time, cost and effort to ensure efficiency. * Must have excellent verbal and communications skills. * Must have a strong ability to multi-task. * Must be detail oriented. * Must provide excellent customer service. * Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. * Competent with MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Familiarity with ERP (Epicor), CRM, AutoCad, and salesforce is a preferred. Physical Demands The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is periodically exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.