SALES ENGINEERTECHNICAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT/APPLICATION ENGINEER
Job Description The Broadley-James Corporation (BJC) is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer to support the head of our BioNet Business Development division. As a Sales Engineer, you will manage proposals and RFQ responses from customers. The Sales Engineer position will involve: Developing written proposals in response to sales opportunities and organizing responses to technical RFQ packages from clients and field sales staff Communicating with prospective clients to refine project requirements and provide technical information Effectively interpreting client needs and requirements and converting concepts into proposed solutions Ensuring that client requirements are clearly understood by pertinent team members by interpreting the project proposal for use in a project Scope of Work document Coordinating with Product Management, Design Engineering and Project Procurement team members in order to effectively generate project costing Preparing cost estimates by studying P&IDs, plans and related customer documents as well as consulting with design engineers, Product Management and other professional and technical personnel
Job Responsibilities As a Sales Engineer, you will serve as the liaison between the client and the company, as well as between the Sales department and all other areas of the company. You will work closely with clients and the Sales department to facilitate the development of project proposals, particularly in relation to project costing. Your specific duties as a Sales Engineer will include: Organizing all written technical materials supplied by support groups including organization of sections, tables, exhibits and attachments Utilizing existing software simulation tools in support of customer requirements, sales proposals and training Assisting with organizational details related to trade show participation Monitoring proposals for accurate content and flow Tracking the status of all proposal submissions Scheduling and/or participating in meetings related to pending proposals Assisting in project deliverable turnover package creation and closeout
Job Requirements
As a Sales Engineer, you must be highly organized with excellent multitasking and interpersonal skills. You may be required to work some evenings and weekends and some travel may be necessary. Specific qualifications for the Sales Engineer position include: Bachelors degree in a Science or Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience Minimum 2 years experience in technical sales and/or proposal writing Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel Ability to function effectively in a fast paced and highly technical environment Possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in Automation Industry and/or DeltaV is a plus
Company Overview Broadley-James Corporation (BJC) of Irvine, CA, is a manufacturer of sensors and control systems for bioprocess applications. The Bioreactor control systems make use of BJC designed hardware and software that operates on a distributed control system (DCS) based platform. The primary end users of Broadley-James Bioreactor control systems are research, process development and manufacturing staff in the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry sectors.