Sales Application Engineer

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Company health insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental, Medical, Vision coverage

401(k) match 50% up to 6%

Education reimbursement $5,250/year

Job summary

Nortek Air Solutions is seeking a capable professional to prepare quotes and develop proposals for custom HVAC equipment from Oregon. You will coordinate with sales, engineering and operations to translate customer needs into accurate pricing and submittal documentation.

You will review drawings, gather data, and learn Nortek software while supporting the sales team to secure project profitability and timely deliveries. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sales or relevant field experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to communicate technically.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a timeline-driven environment.
• Independent analysis and judgment to resolve non-standard problems.

Responsibilities

• Create proposals and sales drawings.
• Single-source the project contact for all issues and manage the project.
• Assist sales staff in applying company products to customer needs.
• Manage contract modifications to protect project profitability.
• Prepare accurate project buyout lists and documentation.
• Provide technical support to sales staff and customers.
• Prepare quotations by pricing from specifications and documents.
• Gather engineering data and review drawings for layouts and designs.
• Learn in-house engineering design software and Nortek manufacturing tools.
• Create and manage project submittal documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Technical communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

BA/BS in Business Administration

BA/BS in Sales or relevant field experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Applications

Microsoft Dynamics (DAX)

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

We're on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. We are a premier HVAC Company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through employee’s commitment to quality, customer service and operational excellence. Nortek was established in 1977 and offer the innovation and expertise of the largest group of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVVAC) brands in North America. We offer high quality systems in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations for new construction and renovation.

Position Summary:

Utilize individual technical, communication and product skills to prepare sales quotations for custom equipment orders and relay information to customers. Develops product designs, generates sales quotations, and handle customer inquiries. Work with team members and sales representatives and coordinate with various departments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create proposals and sales drawings.
• Single source customer contact for all project related issues/activities, to include project management.
• Assist sales staff in assessing potential applications of company products to meet other customer needs.
• Manage contractual modifications during the course of a project to ensure project profitability.
• Responsible for creation and accuracy of project buyout component lists.
• Provide technical support and information to the Company’s sales staff and customers.
• Provide quotation to customers by preparing accurate pricing for a project after reading/reviewing specifications and gathering correct documents.
• Gather engineering data as it pertains to a specific product.
• Review engineering drawings, analyze design, and retrieve information to complete drawings, layout, or design.
• Learn specific in-house engineering design and selection software programs. Learn and interact with Nortek Air Solutions manufacturing software programs for input of job data and monitor equipment in production.
• Create and manage Project submittal documentation.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, business Administration, Sales or relevant field experience.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate technically, both internally with various departments and externally with customers.
• Solid organization skills and strong multi-tasking abilities in a timeline driven environment.
• Independent analysis and judgment skills in using prior experience and knowledge of company policies and procedures to resolve non-standard problems.

Preferred:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD / 3D Application
• Microsoft Dynamics (DAX) or similar MRP/ERP system
• Educated and experienced in blueprint and technical document review with ability to understand and read technical details from prints, drawings, and other documents.

Position Key Attributes:

• Ability to personally live safe and hold themselves and other team members accountable by having their back in support of our Safety core value.
• Has integrity, works transparently, and recognized for treating others with respect.
• Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and can “own it” in a Performance Driven Culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams in a Teamwork culture.
• Ability to ignite and lead change as a catalyst for improvement.
• Can thrive in a “legacy now” culture in which we strive to do the right thing for the company today, even if it is the hard thing, and leave behind a stronger company for the next generation of employees.
• Strong leadership skills including ability to think strategically, solve problems and create a motivating team environment.
• A “builder” who is comfortable in a continuous improvement culture.
• Starting at 4 weeks of paid time off for vacation/sick
• 11 paid holidays
• Company provided health insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 401-k match of 50% on your contribution up to 6%
• Education Reimbursement of $5,250/year for qualifying programs and courses

Nortek Air Solutions offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

Nortek Air Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.