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Cogent, Inc. Municipal Outside Sales Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah
Municipal Outside Sales Engineer
About the OrganizationCogent 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.
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 anemployee owned company? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and wish to work where that is appreciated?
Cogent'sWater Technology Groupdivision is seeking aMunicipal Outside Sales Engineerto 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 inUtahandIdaho.
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.
PositionMunicipal Outside Sales Engineer
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
Outside Sales Account Manager Duties May Include
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
Who We AreCogent 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!
We value a great attitude and hard work and in return provide competitive wages, employee ownership, benefits, training and career growth opportunities. To begin a rewarding career with Cogent, apply today at cogentcompanies.com/careers/
EOE StatementCogent, 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.
Exempt/Non-ExemptExempt
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time
LocationUtah
CategoryOutside Sales
DivisionWater Technology Group
This position is currently accepting applications.