Inside Sales Applications Engineer

Inside Sales Applications Engineer

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none.

The Inside Sales Applications Engineer (Inside Sales) will collaborate closely with the sales team to comprehend customer needs, provide cost estimation, recommendation of appropriate solutions, and develop detailed technical proposals for customized machining solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and comprehensive written quotes for products
• Perform preliminary system sizing quotations of custom machinery including filter tank volumes, pump sizing, and temperature control units
• Contact suppliers to obtain key component pricing
• Accompany Sales Representatives to customer sites to gather detailed project information
• Utilize technical knowledge to clarify terminology and supply or obtain missing information from Sales Representatives
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to incorporate their inputs into quotations and coordinate pricing for proposals
• Assist in creating proposal drawings as needed
• Conduct special projects such as market studies, product analysis, marketing communications, and promotional activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in machine cost estimating or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated skills in mechanical design, including knowledge of mechanical systems and principles
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve detailed issues
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities to meet expectations of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO Employer- M/F/Vets/Disabled