Engineer - Application

As an Engineer - Application, you will be responsible for partnering with sales and manufacturers to provide technical expertise regarding applications of products / services. Answer questions and demonstrate how product offerings and services can solve customer problems and create sales opportunities to promote and reinforce the business image as a total solutions provider. Quote and manage orders for equipment and services sold for key manufacturers.

Responsibilities :

• Provides technical expertise as a specialist for product solutions to existing vertical customers, Outside and Inside Sales Representatives.
• Identifies and presents alternative manufacturing to support additional sources for end customer purchasing. Lead initiatives to eliminate sole-sourced items and reconcile discrepancies between customer ERP and supplier part numbers to improve data accuracy and strategic procurement ability.
• Specifies products to meet customer requirements and needs, recommends inventory of products, and provides quotations working through existing manufacturers and in support of branch representatives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and customers, focusing on key agents and serving as liaison for technical product manufacturers to the field.
• Trains and assists sales staff with product familiarity, new product development, related product technology, and sales skills.
• Conducts presentations for customers, consultant, fellow associates, conferences and meetings on product-related topics.
• Provides customer support to include answering customer questions and addressing concerns. Ensures all cases are resolved or escalated to appropriate resources.
• Lead and participate in presentation of Anixter products, services and capabilities at industry trade shows and conferences..

Qualifications :

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