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The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC · 23 hours ago

Sales Engineer

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Cook & Boardman Group is the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. The Sales Engineer serves as the primary technical and security engineering resource for the sales team, responsible for preparing engineered solutions, managing the estimation process, and supporting the sales team in technical discussions and presentations.

ArchitectureCommercialConstruction

Responsibilities

Preparation of timely and accurate engineered solutions for a variety of integrated security solutions; including: access control, CCTV/IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity management, electronic locking hardware, biometrics and associated infrastructure

Generation of technical Scopes of Work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for engineered solutions and associated cost estimates up to and over $250k

Manage engineering and estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, marketing, management, vendor and customer teams

Responsible for engineering and the associated cost estimate for mid-level, large and complex integrated security projects

Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant engineered solutions and associated cost estimates

Perform needs analysis meetings and job site walks with customers and the sales team

Research emerging technologies in physical security market and train sales staff on new offerings/solutions

Develop engineered solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions

Technical advisor and product advocate during the sales/engineering process

Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device and equipment pricing during engineering process

Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and product partners

Support the sales team in activities and technical presentations in front of prospects and customers

Maintain quality assurance by following organization standards

Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings

Daily verbal and written communication with the sales team

Other relative duties as assigned

Qualification

Access controlCCTV/IP video surveillanceEngineering solutionsCost estimationCAD/VisioServer architectureNetworking architectureIndustry certificationsMulti-taskingTime managementCreative problem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience

Current and valid US driver's license

At least 3+ years in a pre-sales support/estimating position with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance, or hands-on physical security industry experience

Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Preferred

Some CAD and/or Visio experience

Basic understanding of server, storage and networking architectures

Industry certifications

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.

Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.

Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Company

The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC

For over 65 years, The Cook & Boardman Group has been at the forefront of the construction and security industries, evolving from a regional distributor into the nation’s largest provider of Doors, Frames, & Hardware Solutions and Electronic Security & Access Control.

Founded in 1955

Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees