What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Outside Sales Engineer position at Cogent?
Description
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you looking for a company that knows you by name? Are you interested in understanding and taking part in an employee owned company? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and wish to work where that is appreciated?
Cogent's Water Technology Group division is seeking a Municipal Outside Sales Engineer to sell water and wastewater treatment equipment, pumping equipment, and control systems. This position is responsible for sourcing new customers and accounts, growing and retaining existing accounts, and providing unparalleled customer service. Cogent is looking for a professional, experienced salesperson to cover territory in Utah and Idaho.
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's in Engineering (or similar degree) and a minimum of two plus years of experience in technical sales and account management experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals, or a combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
Position Requirements
Qualified Applicants Will Also Possess the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 and Water Technology Group. 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.
Our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, as employee owners, we help build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers.
What We Offer Above And Beyond Competitive Pay
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.
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.
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you looking for a company that knows you by name? Are you interested in understanding and taking part in an employee owned company? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and wish to work where that is appreciated?
Cogent's Water Technology Group division is seeking a Municipal Outside Sales Engineer to sell water and wastewater treatment equipment, pumping equipment, and control systems. This position is responsible for sourcing new customers and accounts, growing and retaining existing accounts, and providing unparalleled customer service. Cogent is looking for a professional, experienced salesperson to cover territory in Utah and Idaho.
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's in Engineering (or similar degree) and a minimum of two plus years of experience in technical sales and account management experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals, or a combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
Position Requirements
Qualified Applicants Will Also Possess the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater processes and equipment applications
- Strong product knowledge in pumping and control systems
- Proven ability to prospect, close sales, and obtain referrals
- Proven experience in account management
- Goal oriented, self-driven, and self-motivated
- Proven ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven experience in account management
- Excellent, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Excellent customer follow-up and responsiveness skills
- Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience using Salesforce CRM
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Sell products and solutions to customers within a defined established territory
- Analyze customers’ requirements and engage in consultative selling with clients
- Provide value-added services and products to solve customer problems
- Provide timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries
- Maintain great partner relationships with key manufacturers and vendors to achieve product quotas
- Work with Cogent’s service division for layout review, interpretations, and quotation preparation
- Work closely with the inside sales team to determine essential strategic approaches for sales at strategic customers
- Complete, review, and communicate required internal sales documentation
- Identifying target prospects and creating strategic action plans to turn prospects into customers
- Balance both time on the road and in the office with some overnight travel
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 and Water Technology Group. 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.
Our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, as employee owners, we help build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers.
What We Offer Above And Beyond Competitive Pay
- Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP)
- 401(k) with matching
- Profit Sharing Plan (Bonus)
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- And much more!
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.
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.
