Air Filtration Sales Engineer & Solutions Advisor

AAF Latinoamérica

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AAF International in Louisville, KY is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer – Air Filtration to drive annual bookings and margin targets for retrofit and aftermarket business. You will deliver technical development and cost estimates for retrofit equipment, and provide project engineering support on live contracts, shaping solutions for key accounts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent, with strong communication, forecasting and multi-tasking abilities, and the capacity

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience in a technical industry desired; machinery/engineering preferred.
Must articulate a full understanding of filtration on rotating equipment.
Exhibit solid business acumen including ability to interpret and analyze blueprints, estimate preparation, presentation and proposal.
Experience with filtration product in a Sales, Estimating, or Project Management capacity.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills with aggressive follow-through and closing skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

Develop aftermarket opportunities for upgrade, retrofit, and filter replacement with Sales team.
Provide technical and commercial assistance on proposal development for filter outages and retrofits.
Perform inlet inspections and diagnostics of air intakes and support systems.
Become the trusted advisor for key accounts and nurture relationships.
Identify new product opportunities and product/service changes; survey needs and trends; track competitors.
Update knowledge by education, publications, and networking.
Review RFQ documents providing technical and commercial solutions based on AAF’s capabilities.
Liaise with subcontractors to develop costing solutions.
Prepare tender and contract documents.
Identify and recommend product/system improvements to meet customer satisfaction and financial goals.
Participate in technical meetings and direct communications with customers or field sales offices.
Prepare and distribute literature, technical data and promotional material to customers and sales offices.
Maintain teamwork with other departments to facilitate problem solving and customer service.
Provide post contract award project engineering support including design, BOM creation, and interaction with customer and suppliers post award.