Inside Sales Application Engineer — ESOP & Growth

Cogent; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with Company Match

Profit-Sharing Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off

Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Cogent in Riverside, Missouri is seeking an Inside Sales Application Engineer to support the outside sales team. This role involves generating technical documentation, pricing, and product knowledge for engineered systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have strong organizational skills. You’ll contribute to solutions that enhance customer success while being part of a 100% employee-owned company.

We offer competitive benefits including employee ownership, health insurance, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with outside sales to generate accurate and competitive technical proposals.
• Prepare detailed submittals, quotations, and order documents.
• Maintain communication across engineering, operations, and procurement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Customer-service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

CAD familiarity

Job description

Cogent in Riverside, Missouri is seeking an Inside Sales Application Engineer to support the outside sales team. This role involves generating technical documentation, pricing, and product knowledge for engineered systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have strong organizational skills. You’ll contribute to solutions that enhance customer success while being part of a 100% employee-owned company.

We offer competitive benefits including employee ownership, health insurance, and a collaborative culture.