Application Engineer

FloWorks; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FloWorks seeks an Applications Engineer adept at providing technical assistance and managing projects. Candidates should possess a technical college diploma or equivalent sales experience in industrial markets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for client interactions, alongside a drive for sales success. Opportunities for growth and benefits such as tuition reimbursement and a retirement savings plan are available.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Base Salary + Commissions

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Referral Program

FloWorks Cares Charity Program

Qualifications

• Diploma from a technical college preferred, or 2 years inside sales experience in a technical role.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Desire for lifelong continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Field emails and calls for technical assistance to clients.
• Prepare quotations and manage sales orders.
• Project management of small packaged systems.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Diploma from a technical college in mechanical discipline

2 years experience in inside sales in industrial markets

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AWC Process Solutions Ltd. is a distributor and integrator of industrial process equipment for a variety of industries including pulp & paper, water & wastewater, oil and gas, mining & metals, and chemical manufacturing. AWC is an exclusive distributor of industrial equipment for many world-class manufacturers of pumps, valves, motors & VFDs, and other equipment.

As an Applications Engineer, you will be a sales professional who reflects AWC’s corporate commitment to being responsive to their client’s needs, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and works closely with the outside sales team as well as other departments with the ability to build relationships with clients.

Some of the exciting things you will do in this role...

• Field emails and telephone calls to provide technical assistance to AWC’s clients
• Assist clients in the selection of process equipment to meet their specific needs
• Prepare quotations and proposals in response to customer inquiries
• Complete sales orders and purchase parts and equipment
• Expedite orders from vendors
• Participate in parts recapture initiatives and similar growth programs
• Design, and proposal preparation, of small packaged systems
• Project management of said systems to ensure successful execution
• Work with various disciplines internal to AWC such as service, fabrication, etc. as well as external vendors
  
  

Qualifications...

• Diploma from a technical college, such as BCIT, in a mechanical discipline is preferred.
• Alternately, a minimum of 2 years of experience in inside sales in a technical role in industrial markets.
• Product specific training will be provided, though experience with pumps, and/or valves will be an asset.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English is essential
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Desire for life long continuous learning and development.
  
  

A must...

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Is motivated by generating sales and works eagerly to attain maximum potential in every client interaction, optimizing income.
• Has the ability to advance sales calls to completion with a high closure rate by continually demonstrating value to clients.
• Can build a knowledge base by using their initiative and technical experience in order to properly communicate offers to clients.
• Shows the ability to adapt and overcome client objections, sourcing out the best solution for a technical requirement.
• Displays an assertive but collaborative approach to sales.
  
  

The perks of working here...

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Base Salary + Commissions
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Referral Program
• FloWorks Cares Charity Program
  
  

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Questions about the duties and responsibilities of this position should be directed to the reporting Manager or Human Resources.

FloWorks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status.