Share Email Opening Title Application Engineer  About the Organization Cogent is a growing, Midwest company that provides creative and innovative fluid processing solutions. We are committed to serving the local Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, Oil & Gas markets. Our companies include Automatic Engineering, BRI, Fluid Equipment, Lee Mathews, Industrial Measurement and Control, iME Solutions, Vanco, Vandevanter Engineering, Velocity Pump Rental and Water Technology Group. Cogent is 100% Employee Owned, our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, our employee-owners help build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers.   Description Cogent’s Industrial Process Group is currently seeking an Inside Sales Application Engineer at our Fenton, MO location. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) along with previous experience in inside sales and technical support. A good understanding of pumping equipment and applications is desired. Typical duties of Application Engineer may include: Works closely with salespersons to determine essential strategic approaches for sales; provides technical assistance, pricing strategy, competitive review, installation and service information. Performs specification review, interpretations and quotation preparation. Compiles submittal documentation for bid approval and conducts final review on approved submittals. Sources product quotes from vendors. Analyzes customers’ requirements and engages in consultative selling with clients; provides value-added services and products to solve customer problems. Provides timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries. Completes work order forms for purpose of order entry and invoicing. Handles cancellations or changes in sales orders and communicates changes to appropriate personnel. Reviews purchase orders to ensure the customer’s technical needs are met. Works closely with salespersons to determine essential strategic approaches for sales; provides technical assistance, pricing strategy, competitive review, installation and service information. Performs specification review, interpretations and quotation preparation. Compiles submittal documentation for bid approval and conducts final review on approved submittals. Sources product quotes from vendors. Analyzes customers’ requirements and engages in consultative selling with clients; provides value-added services and products to solve customer problems. Provides timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries. Completes work order forms for purpose of order entry and invoicing. Handles cancellations or changes in sales orders and communicates changes to appropriate personnel. Reviews purchase orders to ensure the customer’s technical needs are met. Works closely with salespersons to determine essential strategic approaches for sales; provides technical assistance, pricing strategy, competitive review, installation and service information. Performs specification review, interpretations and quotation preparation. Compiles submittal documentation for bid approval and conducts final review on approved submittals. Sources product quotes from vendors. Analyzes customers’ requirements and engages in consultative selling with clients; provides value-added services and products to solve customer problems.   Position Application Engineer   Position Requirements Qualified candidates will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of administrative processes, policies, and procedures related to a sales department and material flow. Previous experience with engineered solutions preferred. Experience in the pump and pump processing industry highly desired. Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to read and interpret dimensional drawings. CAD drawing experience is highly desirable. Able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent time management skills. Highly energetic and self-starter. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work; ability to multitask with shifting priorities. Ability to work alone and within a team environment. The desired candidate will also be highly motivated, willing to challenge and improve the Company's existing processes, and must be adaptable to perform other duties as needed. Creative, entrepreneurial and industrious people are Cogent’s most valuable asset. We value our employee’s hard work and in return provide competitive wages, benefits and career growth opportunities. To begin your rewarding career with Cogent, apply today!   EOE Statement Cogent, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Fenton (BRI)   Category Project Management   Division BRI   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CogentInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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