# Application Engineer Location: Kalamazoo, MI, 49001 ## Required Skills and Abilities ### Education, Training, and/or Qualifications - Associate degree in Business, Science, or Engineering preferred - Minimum of 3-5 years sales execution or application engineering experience is expected ### Specific Skills - Strong customer skills including excellent written and verbal communication; emphasis and strength in summarization and action clarity are critical - Highly motivated with strong initiative - Strong computer skills and knowledge - Ability to work in a high volume and fast paced work environment ## Responsibilities - Learn and understand product portfolios, markets and applications - Collect technical data and objectives from customers via phone, email or web meetings - Use independent judgement to quote select products that meet specifications and evaluate alternatives - Build strong relationships with both new and existing customers through efficient and courteous written and verbal communication - Timely respond to leads with high quality responses - Accurately enter information (i.e. part numbers, correct margin and pricing, Market, Customer Type, Territory, etc) and follow up when necessary - Responsible for updating systems as needed, i.e. CRM, quote system, SCO, PDM - Act as internal logistics expert and problem solver in support of sales and customer needs - Partner with Regional Sales Managers in managing leads and/or growing territories - Maintains regular and predictable attendance - Participates in weekly meetings as required for order/quote management ## Expectations: Shape a Sustainable Future - Anticipate the future - Sense and act upon emerging trends - Engage and inspire people around priorities - Own the outcome and make profitable growth happen