Sales Engineer

Build Your Career Where You Matter

Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation's leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you'll thrive here.

Why Work With Us?

We're committed to your success, personally and professionally. You'll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You'll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

​​The Sales Engineer is the primary technical and security engineering resource for the sales team.​

Essential Functions

• ​​Preparation of timely and accurate engineered solutions for a variety of integrated security solutions; including: access control, CCTV/IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity management, electronic locking hardware, biometrics and associated infrastructure
• ​Generation of technical Scopes of Work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for engineered solutions and associated cost estimates up to and over $250k
• ​Manage engineering and estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, marketing, management, vendor and customer teams
• ​Responsible for engineering and the associated cost estimate for mid-level, large and complex integrated security projects
• ​Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant engineered solutions and associated cost estimates
• ​Perform needs analysis meetings and job site walks with customers and the sales team
• ​Research emerging technologies in physical security market and train sales staff on new offerings/solutions
• ​Develop engineered solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
• ​Technical advisor and product advocate during the sales/engineering process
• ​Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device and equipment pricing during engineering process
• ​Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and product partners
• ​Support the sales team in activities and technical presentations in front of prospects and customers
• ​Maintain quality assurance by following organization standards
• ​Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings
• ​Daily verbal and written communication with the sales team
• ​Other relative duties as assigned​

Minimum Qualifications

• ​​​Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• ​Current and valid US driver's license
• ​At least 3+ years in a pre-sales support/estimating position with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance, or hands-on physical security industry experience
• ​Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test​​

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ​​Some CAD and/or Visio experience preferred
• ​Basic understanding of server, storage and networking architectures
• ​Industry certifications
• ​The ability to work in a dynamic team environment with expanding customer base
• ​Excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• ​Ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
• ​Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• ​Ability to manage deadlines and have excellent follow-up skills in order to drive tasks to completion
• ​Must be professional and polished in appearance and be comfortable speaking to small groups of managers and technical and/or facility personnel​

Physical Demands

​​Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Spends approximately 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds. ​

Work Environment

​May be exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker may be subject to frequent heavy lifting.​

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Physical Demands

This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

Work Environment

This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.