JOB SUMMARY

The Product Applications Specialist is responsible for preparing customer quotations and proposals, pricing products, creating equipment layouts, and writing equipment specifications. This role involves coordinating with the factory, vendors, sales personnel, and customers to ensure timely and accurate communication and documentation. The specialist will be required to support the sales team by forwarding quotations and technical documents, answering customer queries, and contributing to the development and execution of service programs and revenue-driving initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review customer technical specifications and formulate proposals, noting any deviations and exceptions.
2. Prepare CAD drawings to support Product Application Engineers (PAEs) and sales requests.
3. Prepare proposals by pricing products, creating equipment layouts, and preparing facility drawings and specifications as needed.
4. Review and maintain pricing worksheets as directed.
5. Audit and update quotations to ensure accuracy in a timely fashion.
6. Coordinate with sales personnel, forwarding quotations in Adobe PDF format.
7. Ensure current pricing for standard products and consistency in quotes.
8. Answer customer calls and questions in a professional manner, while coordinating the information with the salesperson responsible for the account.
9. Prepare PowerPoint presentations for sales purposes.
10. Take product photos for use in proposals and presentations.
11. Contribute to team efforts by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
12. Update and maintain sales quoting worksheets.
13. Collaborate effectively with team members; communicate design constraints and work together in a professional approach to find solutions.
14. This position involves contributing to the overall team effort to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
15. Responsibilities may evolve over time and may include tasks unrelated to the initial job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Strong ability to multitask and work on multiple projects.
2. Strong computer skills.
3. Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
4. Ability to read and write clear, concise technical documents.
5. Proficiency in CAD with a minimum of one years' experience.
6. Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers, preferably Allen Bradley.
7. Ability to effectively present and express written and verbal information to individuals and groups.
8. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook, as well as Adobe software.
9. Experience in a role involving communicating with customers, vendors, and engineering staff to obtain quotes and technical information aimed at the purpose of design development work for manufacturing, preparation of technical presentation, and logistical support environment.

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EOE employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.