Job Title: Sales Operations Engineer
Job Description

The Systems Integration Sales Operations Engineer (SOE) receives requests for proposals from Account Managers or other Sales channels and helps determine the appropriate machine solution in collaboration with the Systems Integration Application Engineer. The SOE is responsible for developing cost/pricing worksheets and preparing proposals. Upon receiving an order, the SOE prepares the order card and conducts the order card meeting to hand off the order to the Project Manager.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare cost/pricing worksheets supporting systems integration including equipment.Obtain buy-in from engineering, service, and manufacturing for cost estimates for equipment.Identify project risks.Configure the machine to be quoted based on the RFQ checklist, aligning machine capabilities and ballpark pricing for project screening.Meet with Engineering to determine concepts and cost estimates for custom machine content.Conduct preliminary reviews of customer specifications to identify appropriate stakeholders.Coordinate the review of customer specifications by engineering.Prepare and submit Firm Proposal Approval forms as needed for firm proposals.Prepare both budget and firm proposals.Keep the CRM system current for all assigned opportunities.Update and maintain all cost worksheet templates and proposal templates for assigned machine lines.Prepare order cards when a purchase order is received for machines proposed.Drive shorter proposal response times from RFQ to proposal.Drive shorter times from customer PO to Order Card meeting and handoff to Project Management.Essential SkillsBachelors in Engineering or related technical field.2+ years of experience in application engineering, sales engineering, or a position providing quoting/estimates/proposals.Experience working with industrial machinery and/or material handling.Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.Strong oral and written communication skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with proposal, quoting, bidding, specification, application engineering, sales engineering, cost estimation, machinery, material handling, and automation.Work Environment

This position will be working out of the Covington, KY office five days a week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $55.29

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ft Mitchell,KY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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