Inside Sales Engineer

Why CIS?

Throughout our 20 year history, we have worked hard to make CIS Industries an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. In addition to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and tangible career growth, our people enjoy a stability and loyalty envied in the industry. With average employee tenure of 10+ years, our culture encourages people to maximize their skills and potential. Our company culture is professional, yet relaxed; we understand that going to work every day should be a gift, not a burden. Join our growing team today!

Position Summary

The Inside Sales Engineer supports Sales Engineers and acts as a liaison between internal/external sales personnel, customers, and suppliers as CIS works to bid projects. This position is critical to the accurate and competitive pricing of various jobs CIS engages in.

Position available in Little Rock, AR and Memphis, TN

Pay Rate: $55,000 to 65,000 - plus potential profit share.

Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (100% paid by CIS), Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident and ), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Paid Time Off (beginning day one), 10 Paid holidays,

Responsibilities

• Maintains the software estimating database including updating price lists, parts database and estimating kit.

• Updates regularly estimating kits through collaboration with Operations and Sales to streamline estimating time, increase accuracy and decreasing engineering/programming time

• Coordinates bidding activity for the week with sales team

• Maintains accuracy of CRM database for COBI on a daily/weekly basis

• Collaborates with sales team on followup and sales forecasting via CRM

• Provides periodic (monthly) updates to Sales Manager and Sales Team as to quota, sales forecast and vendor activity

• Prepare cost estimates utilizing estimating software and detailed scope of work proposals, for Building Automation Systems as directed by Sales Management and sales team

• Prepares booking packages to ensure timely completion of jobs and smooth transition to Operations

• Pursues “Prior Approvals” for jobs where CIS not specified as equal

• Assists sales team with preparation of RFPs as directed

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• College Degree or Tech School Degree

• No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, fire alarm and smoke removal systems, engineering, installation, and construction procedures

• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft applications

• Complete thorough and detailed work with accuracy and consistency

• Ability to make decisions, dispose of problems, and complete thoroughly detailed work

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to include department and project managers, engineers, sales personnel, and service and control technicians

• Valid Arkansas/Tennessee driver’s license

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability