Now Hiring - Pandjiris inc. - Applications Engineer (Sales) in Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintain a positive and enjoyable work atmosphere by behaving and communication in a professional manner with co-workers, customers and supervision * Prepare quotes, including development of narrative descriptions, concept drawings and cost data. * Answer incoming customer sales calls. * Respond to incoming customer email inquiries, request for quotes. * Evaluate and respond to incoming customer special terms and conditions requests. * Perform sales follow up of quotes to secure equipment orders as well as document and track sales progress. * Maintain updates of pricing/specification sheets and standard quotes and other sales and marketing literature and materials. * Assist with preparation and distribution of marketing newsletters and other sales and marketing materials * Process customer purchase orders and prepare purchase order verifications. * Assist with taking equipment photos and maintaining photo files directory and preparing slide presentations for special projects. * Periodically conduct sales training for reps and distributors, including preparation of training materials. * Database maintenance, includes reviewing and updating distributor/customer /rep profiles based on information gathered from calls and correspondence received. * Assist with planning, preparation and participation at trade shows and other off site sales functions as directed. * Perform routine site visits with representatives and distributors. * Consistently perform sales and relationship management activities with current customers, representatives and distributors that lead to strong company sales volume, including, but not limited to: successfully obtaining site visits and direct calls with our manufacturing representatives; fostering a positive inter-related relationship between the company, manufacturing representatives and distributors; promoting distributors with manufacturing representatives. * Interact with prospects in the most efficient and effective manner which will result in securing profitable orders for welding systems. * Maintain a positive working relationship with manufacturing representatives, local distributors and customers. * Prioritize activities, develop technical specifications and formulate strategies based on site visits and/or communications with management, reps, dealers and/or customers to form the approach on what and how to quote on specific projects. * Collaborate with manufacturing rep and company management to develop strategies for best addressing the end user's application and securing orders to ensure a focused approach is taken and follow up is directed along the lines established by the agreed upon strategy. * Help develop and implement ideas for better utilizing department and company resources towards the company's goal of increasing volume and profits. * Interact with project engineers to support transition of orders into successful projects. * Focus communication throughout all departments in a manner that assists in successful project flow and management. * Perform duties as needed and as directed by Applications Engineering supervision. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * Mechanical, Facility, Electrical or Welding Engineering Degree MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Must be computer-proficient. * Must be willing to travel locally and nationally, some international travel may also be required. * Must have a creative and flexible approach to problem-solving * Must be trainable, willing to learn new skills and be willing to cross-train to different areas. * Must be interested in a long-term career and following a career path. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a four-year university. * Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with employees, customers, distributors and representatives at all levels within any organization. * Equipment Installation * Industrial Manufacturing Experience * Cost Estimating and Quotation Experience * Excellent professional / technical writing skills. * Strong background and experience with Applications Engineering * Experience within any of the following areas: welding, design, cost-estimating, facilities management, capital acquisitions. * Excellent marketing, sales and customer service experience. * Strong computer proficiency with experience working with software-based engineering systems. * Strong proficiency with ProEngineer (Pro/E) or CREO software. Classification: Salaried (Exempt from Overtime) Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM CST. JOB TYPE: Full Time PAY: $55,000 - $80,000 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Industrial Manufacturing: 4 years (Preferred) * Applications Engineering: 4 years (Preferred) * Mechanical, Facilities, Electrical or Welding Engineering: 4 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person