
Civil Inside Sales Engineer
Hybrid role based out of Minneapolis, MN.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Civil Engineer (Customer Solutions Engineer) is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and managing project-based sales opportunities in collaboration with Territory Sales Managers (TSMs), distributors, contractors, and engineering partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, estimating, or construction management, and a passion for delivering technical solutions that meet customer needs.
DUTIES:
A. Sales Opportunity Identification: Work with TSMs to identify and qualify sales opportunities.
- Utilize online bid resources to identify conversion opportunities.
- Evaluate incoming opportunities from distributors & contractors.
- Develop project-specific action items for qualified opportunities in collaboration with TSMs.
B. Project Management
- Supervise the entry and maintenance of projects in CRM.
- Initiate and oversee action items for drafting, engineering, etc.
- Monitor project probability and anticipated ship dates.
- Review deliverables received from drafting/engineering for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with TSM on pricing strategy and generate quotes/quote requests.
- Ensure timely delivery of budget quotes, formal quotes, and drawings to TSMs or customers.
C. Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead engagement with external project partners (engineers, distributors, contractors, agencies, etc.) as directed by TSMs.
D. Process Optimization
- Maintain and update the competitor database.
- Drive process optimization initiatives with a view to continuous improvement.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Holding an Engineering degree in Civil or Construction Management.
- Minimum 1-3 years of previous related experience within construction, civil or civil manufacturing of underground utilities.
- Previous experience reading blue prints.
- Previous experience as an estimator or inside sales within construction - preferred.
- Previous experience with Stormwater or underground utilities- preferred.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, CRMs and BlueBeam Software.
- Expected travel: 1 – 2 times a year