Sales Application Engineer (AHU Commercial)

Nortek Air Solutions; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 4 weeks

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match 50%

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Nortek Air Solutions in Oregon seeks a Sales Application Engineer to craft accurate quotes and technical proposals for custom HVAC equipment. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to translate customer requirements into feasible designs, generate pricing, and support project execution from quote through delivery.

Your role includes learning in-house software and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure profitable, on-time project outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sales or relevant field experience.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical abilities to interpret sales performance and market trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability in a timeline-driven environment.
• Independent analysis and judgment in applying company policies to solve non-standard problems.

Responsibilities

• Create proposals and sales drawings.
• Single point of contact for project-related issues, including project management.
• Assist sales staff in applying company products to meet customer needs.
• Manage contract changes to protect project profitability.
• Prepare accurate pricing and quotations from specifications and documents.
• Gather and review engineering data for product customization.
• Review drawings and design to support layouts and drawings.
• Learn in-house design software and manufacturing software for job data input.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Title: Sales Application Engineer

About Nortek Air Solutions

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

• Strong computer skills in:
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.