Inside Sales Application Engineer
About The Position
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with a company that values ownership, innovation, and service? At Cogent, a 100% employee-owned company, we provide creative and innovative fluid processing solutions that power essential infrastructure across the Midwest. We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically savvy Inside Sales Application Engineer to support our outside sales team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering accurate technical documentation, pricing, and product expertise for new equipment and engineered systems. You won’t just be filling orders—you’ll be contributing to solutions that reduce downtime, enhance system performance, and serve the long-term success of our customers. Our customers span industrial plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, commercial buildings, oil and gas markets, and contractors. Together, our employee-owners help build healthy and prosperous communities through engineered solutions that matter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); CAD familiarity is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Analytical thinker and problem solver
- Collaborative mindset with a customer-service orientation
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in inside sales, applications engineering, or technical support
- Familiarity with pumps, rotating equipment , or fluid handling systems
- Exposure to industrial, municipal, or construction project environments
- Experience working with ERP or quoting/scheduling software
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with outside sales to generate accurate and competitive technical proposals
- Review project specifications, drawings, and application needs
- Prepare detailed submittals, quotations, and order documents
- Source and coordinate quotes from vendors for engineered products
- Provide product data, installation guidance, and application knowledge to internal teams
- Maintain communication across engineering, operations, and procurement to meet deadlines
- Support order entry, invoicing, and document control for accuracy and efficiency
- Deliver value-added solutions that drive long-term cost-of-ownership benefits for our customers
Benefits
- Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in our success
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit-Sharing Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
- Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
- A Collaborative Culture that Values Innovation and Accountability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
