Job Description
Job Overview:
Inside Sales / Application Engineer – Industrial Air Systems
Company: Hoffman & Hoffman Reports to: Segment Manager FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose:
The Inside Sales / Application Engineer provides technical sales support to the Hoffman & Hoffman sales team by assisting with equipment selection, application guidance, and quotation development for industrial air movement systems, including large centrifugal fans and ventilation equipment. This is a primarily office-based / remote role focused on supporting outside sales engineers, representatives, and customers. This position does not carry direct sales or closing responsibility but plays a critical role in helping the team win projects through accurate, timely, and well-developed technical solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support sales team with project evaluation, equipment selection, and quotations
- Review plans/specifications and determine system requirements
- Perform fan selections based on airflow and static pressure
- Develop quotations, proposals, and submittals
- Maintain project documentation and revision tracking
- Coordinate with manufacturers on technical solutions
- Review orders and acknowledgments for accuracy
- Provide order status updates and customer communication
- Support contractors and reps with technical guidance
- Manage multiple projects with accuracy and responsiveness
Position Requirements:
- Engineering degree or 2–5 years relevant experience
- Knowledge of industrial ventilation or centrifugal fans preferred
- Ability to read drawings and technical documents
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Work Environment:
Primarily remote / office-based role with limited travel for training or site visits.
This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
