Inside Sales Application Engineer

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role (but we must not repeat job title as heading; we can use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The posting includes "About the Role" heading, then description. Then "What You’ll Do" with bullet list of responsibilities. Then "Skills & Qualifications" with required and preferred. Then "Why Work With Us?" and "We Offer:" listing benefits. Also "Make Your Mark with Cogent" maybe part of description. We need to include sections only when there is real specific content. We'll have sections: About the role (maybe combine intro), Responsibilities, Qualifications (or Skills & Qualifications), Benefits. No Pay or Schedule as not specified. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use

for each section heading. We need to use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

  for prose. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: EEO etc at end. Also remove "Apply today..." maybe that's application instruction? It says remove application instructions. The line "Apply today and help us build something exceptional — together!" is application instruction, should be removed. Also "Equal Opportunity Employer..." boilerplate removed. We need to keep all other content. Let's parse. Original text: About the RoleAre 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.What You’ll DoAs an Inside Sales Application Engineer, your focus will be on enabling sales success through precision, technical support, and proactive coordination.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with outside sales to generate accurate and competitive technical proposalsReview project specifications, drawings, and application needsPrepare detailed submittals, quotations, and order documentsSource and coordinate quotes from vendors for engineered productsProvide product data, installation guidance, and application knowledge to internal teamsMaintain communication across engineering, operations, and procurement to meet deadlinesSupport order entry, invoicing, and document control for accuracy and efficiencyDeliver value-added solutions that drive long-term cost-of-ownership benefits for our customersSkills & QualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical disciplineStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); CAD familiarity is a plusAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and specificationsExcellent communication and documentation skillsAnalytical thinker and problem solverCollaborative mindset with a customer-service orientationSelf-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environmentPreferred:Experience in inside sales, applications engineering, or technical supportFamiliarity with pumps, rotating equipment, or fluid handling systemsExposure to industrial, municipal, or construction project environmentsExperience working with ERP or quoting/scheduling softwareWhy Work With Us?Cogent is a growing organization with a long-term focus on delivering engineered solutions, equipment sales, repair services, installation, and proactive system support. We are driven by a mission to minimize customer downtime, improve system efficiency, and deliver the best long-term value.At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) empowers every team member to think and act like a business partner. Your contributions matter here.We Offer:Employee Ownership (ESOP) - Share in our success401(k) with Company MatchProfit-Sharing BonusesMedical, Dental, Vision & Life InsuranceGenerous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time OffCareer Development & Advancement OpportunitiesA Collaborative Culture that Values Innovation and AccountabilityMake Your Mark with CogentThis is more than just a support role—it’s a chance to grow your technical career, collaborate with a high-performing team, and contribute to industries that keep our communities running. Be part of a company that invests in you, values your input, and celebrates shared success.Apply today and help us build something exceptional — together! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. We need to split into sections. Section headings: About the role (maybe "About the Role") but we already have that heading in text. We'll output

  About the Role

  then paragraph(s) containing the description up to before "What You’ll Do". The description includes two paragraphs? Actually it's one block: "Are you ready...". We'll keep as

  . Then Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities

  then
  • each bullet. List items from "Key Responsibilities:" after colon: list separated by line breaks? The text: "Collaborate with outside sales to generate accurate and competitive technical proposalsReview project specifications, drawings, and application needsPrepare detailed submittals, quotations, and order documentsSource and coordinate quotes from vendors for engineered productsProvide product data, installation guidance, and application knowledge to internal teamsMaintain communication across engineering, operations, and procurement to meet deadlinesSupport order entry, invoicing, and document control for accuracy and efficiencyDeliver value-added solutions that drive long-term cost-of-ownership benefits for our customers" We need to split each responsibility. Likely each sentence starts with a verb. We'll separate at each capitalized verb after a period? There are no periods. We'll split by looking for pattern: each responsibility begins with a verb and ends before next capital letter? Let's manually list: - 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 Yes. Then Skills & Qualifications: we can have

    Skills & Qualifications

    then maybe split Required and Preferred as subheadings? But only allowed headings are the listed ones; we could still use

    for Required and Preferred? The instruction: use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says we can use those headings; we could also use other headings? Probably better to stick to those. We could use

    Qualifications

    and inside have

    for required and

    for preferred? But we need to preserve all detail. Could do

    Qualifications

    then

    Required: ...

    then

    Preferred: ...

    . Or we could split into Required and Preferred as separate sections but not in list. Probably okay to keep as paragraphs. Then Benefits:

    Benefits

    then
    • each benefit. Benefits list: "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". Also maybe "We Offer:" heading but we just put benefits. Also there is a paragraph "Why Work With Us?" and "At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner..." That's descriptive; we could include that as part of Benefits section preamble or separate section like "Why Work With Us?" but not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into Benefits section as

      before list. We must not include fluff like "Make Your Mark with Cogent" etc? That's also descriptive; we could include as part of Benefits or Qualifications? It's more motivational; but it's substantive? It's not boilerplate; it's about culture. Could include as a paragraph under Benefits or maybe under a section "About the Company"? Not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into Benefits section preamble. We must not include the "Apply today..." line. Also remove EEO boilerplate. Now produce HTML fragment. Let's craft:

      About the Role

      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.

      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

      Qualifications

      Required: 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.

      Preferred: 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.

      Benefits

      At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) empowers every team member to think and act like a business partner. Your contributions matter here.

      • Employee Ownership (ESOP) - Share in our success
      • 401(k) with Company Match