Inside Sales Engineer

Estimating Littleton, Colorado


Description

Why LONG? 

Throughout our 50 year history, we have worked hard to make LONG an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.  In addition to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and tangible career growth, our people enjoy a stability and loyalty envied in the industry.  With average employee tenure of 10+ years, our culture encourages people to maximize their skills and potential.  Our company culture is professional, yet relaxed; we understand that going to work every day should be a gift,    not a burden.  Join our growing team today! 

Position Summary 

The Inside Sales Engineer supports Sales Engineers and acts as a liaison between internal/external sales personnel, customers, and suppliers as LONG works to bid projects.  This position is critical to the accurate and competitive pricing of various jobs LONG engages in.  

Pay Rate: $69,000 - $99,000 plus potential profit share. 

Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (100% paid by LONG), Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Paid Time Off (beginning day one), Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield benefit. 

Responsibilities 

  • Maintains the software estimating database including updating price lists, parts database and estimating kits
  • Become the LONG Subject Matter Expert on software estimating tool (Estimate 360)
  • Trains users on the proper use of estimating tool
  • Updates regularly estimating kits through collaboration with Operations and Sales to streamline estimating time, increase accuracy and decreasing engineering/programming time
  • Coordinates bidding activity for the week with sales team
  • Maintains accuracy of CRM database for COBI on a daily/weekly basis
  • Collaborates with sales team on followup and sales forecasting via CRM
  • Provides periodic (monthly) updates to Sales Manager and Sales Team as to quota, sales forecast and vendor activity
  • Prepare cost estimates utilizing estimating software and detailed scope of work proposals, for Building Automation Systems as directed by Sales Management and sales team
  • Prepares booking packages to ensure timely completion of jobs and smooth transition to Operations
  • Pursues “Prior Approvals” for jobs where LONG not specified as equal
  • Assists sales team with preparation of RFPs as directed
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

  • Associates of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or 2 years tech school and 5 years temperature control system start-up, checkout, and service experience or 8 years temperature control system start-up, checkout, and service experience
  • No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

  • Extensive knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, fire alarm and smoke removal systems, engineering, installation, and construction procedures
  • Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft applications
  • Complete thorough and detailed work with accuracy and consistency
  • Ability to make decisions, dispose of problems, and complete thoroughly detailed work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to include department and project managers, engineers, sales personnel, and service and control technicians
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability

Working Conditions 

Environment: 

  • Indoors and outdoors
  • Exposure to seasonal heat and cold

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor
  • Ability to climb ladders and function at required heights

Hazards 

  • Inclement weather
  • High, precarious places
LONG Building Technologies Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.