Border States · 8 hours ago
Application Engineer
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking an Application Engineer to support their sales staff in promoting sales and providing technical product support. The role involves consulting with customers, resolving complex product technology issues, and actively participating in marketing strategies and customer training.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Regularly calls on assigned target accounts and consults with customers on product and system applications
Provides customers with timely follow-up on quotations, technical inquiries and other requests
Provides continuous contact and interaction with customer’s engineering staff and consultants
Provides technical, specific or specialized product support for branches and customers
Maintains an in-depth understanding of the power grid
Holds in-depth, technically difficult conversations with consultants, customers and employees related to product technology
Works on technically difficult problems where engineering concepts are needed
Works with a broad range of products and services
Resolves complex issues related to product technology and assists the Application Specialist as needed
Actively participates in planning and sale of Border States’ technical products and services and supports the promotion of BSE’s agency lines
Is actively involved as a technical support for the outside sales staff and plays an active role in engaging consultants throughout the territory
Participates in and advises management on the implementation and success of marketing plans and strategies
Consistently provides responsive, quality service to meet and exceed customer expectations
Provides input to other sales and marketing staff on customer needs and concerns regarding pricing, products, competition, procedures, and market potential
Inputs TCCM cost savings documentation that is relevant to the assigned customer base
Evaluates new products and makes recommendations on stock levels for new and existing products
Provides input to the pricing and purchasing departments on product evaluations and code descriptions, inventory management, pricing developments, and other related functions
Evaluates demo equipment and makes suggestions for new products in specified product areas
Leads customer and BSE employee training on new and existing technical product lines and applications in the specified product areas
Provides field trouble shooting assistance, training and information/documentation support
Conducts product application assessments including TCCM savings, elimination of duplicate items/material consolidation, alternatives to materials, equipment, methods and practices, and regional, industry, national standards for material, equipment and apparatus
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a four-year technical or engineering degree required
Preferred
Prefer the knowledge and technical competence in understanding of electrical utility distribution and transmission systems
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Email and SAP software preferred
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
Founded in 1952
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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