Application Manager

S&C Electric Company

Application Manager providing pre-sales technical expertise for S&C Electric’s electrical-grid products. Supporting customer applications, proposals, product trials, and sales conversion across the Great Lakes region.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,940 - $140,376 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Power Systems and the ability to translate technical information into actionable sales solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging with customers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Power Systems KnowledgeSales and Application SuccessMedium Voltage Products FamiliarityProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseCRM Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical Drawings InterpretationWiring Schematics ReadingProposal PreparationTechnical Presentation SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceOracleMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringValid Driver's LicenseProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power IndustryMedium Voltage ProductsElectrical Codes and StandardsMarket TrendsCompetitive Landscape

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a pre-sales technical resource for the regional sales team and respond to technical inquiries
Partner with the regional sales team to understand customer challenges and support opportunity conversion
Recommend and advise on sales opportunities using S&C's standard product range
Match products and solutions to customer specifications and identify exceptions, clarifications, and deviations for RFIs and RFQs
Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering, and other departments on customer queries
Attend customer meetings as a technical resource and create and present technical presentations
Prepare proposals and technical information for tender submissions
Guide product trials, track trial data, and present results to customers
Support new product introduction and rollout plans within the region
Provide technical support to Power System Solutions for installation and commissioning planning
Represent S&C at industry events and support promotional activities
Conduct factory tours and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing
Deliver product overview and application pitches to customers and internal stakeholders
Conduct and report customer and market analysis and submit product development ideas
Entertain customers as appropriate to establish relationships
Travel regularly, flying and driving up to 80%, for sales, customer engagement, and industry events
Comply with applicable company policies and rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver's license in good standing and clean driving record
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical degree
Typically five years of experience in the electrical power industry or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems
Demonstrated success in sales and application within the electrical power systems industry
Knowledge of medium voltage products
Familiarity with industry-recognized electrical codes and standards
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications
Business acumen and analytical skills to translate technical information into solutions, insights, and proposals
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills
Ability to present to varied audiences, from face-to-face interactions to conferences
Interpersonal skills to establish customer and collaborative relationships
Organizational, planning, and project management skills
Industry knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape
Ability to travel as required
Professional Engineer (PE) license in applicable states of the assigned region (preferred)
CRM systems experience, with Salesforce desirable (preferred)
Computer skills including Oracle and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical & Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits, including Adoption and Fertility support
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings
Annual incentive plan (AIP)