Application Engineer

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provide technical guidance and conceptualization in supporting new sales opportunities of Gichner Systems Groups’ products and services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist customers and Gichner sales teams in the development of their requirements at a systems level
• Educate customer to proper shelter applications to demonstrate the benefits of company products over those of the competition
• Develop technical proposals for solicitation of new sales opportunities
• Assist business development personnel with capability presentations to new and existing customers
• Support technical development of new markets and product opportunities
• Support new product development planning
• Assume lead as technical liaison between business development team and sales & engineering teams
• Attend training to develop and enhance relevant job knowledge and expertise

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities

Experience and Skills

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:       

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

4 year college/university degree (technical field preferred), or equivalent experience.

At least 6 years related experience in sales supporting customers in this or related industry.

Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, approaches and strategies.

Considered expert in sales within the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)

Ability to lift  up to 10 pounds

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required