Manager, Sales Application Engineer

Back to the “BASX.”  

With core values based on People, Product, Pride and Perseverance, BASX, located in Redmond, OR, was founded in 2014 by two entrepreneurial engineers who had a vision for providing precision air handling systems. Fast forward just 10 years, BASX, now an integral part of AAON, is an industry leader in the innovative research, development, design and manufacturing of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. 

Our goal is to partner with companies, in a wide range of industries such as data centers, clean rooms and surgery centers, who come to us with complex challenges that need to be resolved.  Our team has a world-class reputation for manufacturing custom HVAC solutions that exceed our customers' needs and expectations, and we are proud to manufacture over 90% of our units, from start to finish, right here in beautiful Central Oregon.

Our team is rapidly increasing, from 200 employees in 2022 to over 800 today, to meet the demand for our innovative solutions, and we are looking for talented individuals within a broad range of specialties to continue this incredible growth.

If you are looking for a job in a dynamic, fast-paced, growing, and fun environment where you can develop and hone your skills, we want to meet you. Our team enjoys flexible shift schedules and generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision, and short- and long-term disability as well as both a 401(k) and an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a 175% employer match. We welcome people who have a passion for ingenuity, perseverance, and pride, and who love innovation and the satisfaction of knowing their work matters.

Summary:  BASX Solutions is a market leader in the manufacturing of high-efficiency thermal management equipment for data centers, clean rooms, and commercial & industrial HVAC systems. Committed to innovation and excellence, we are seeking a seasoned and driven Sales Application Engineering Manager to lead our team of Sales Application Engineers (SAEs) and Application Engineers (AEs).

This role is critical in supporting pre-sales activities, driving technical customer engagement, and delivering tailored product and solution offerings. Acting as the technical bridge between Sales, Product Management, and Engineering, this team ensures all customer proposals are technically sound and aligned with broader business objectives. Additionally, the Sales Application Engineering Manager and their team play a key role in setting the stage for project margin performance—an essential factor in the company’s overall financial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Sales Application Engineers (SAEs) and Application Engineers (AEs)
• Set clear goals, conduct performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement
• Strategically allocate team resources to align with sales priorities and customer demands
• Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure team efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor and report regularly on team workload, inquiry volume, pipeline status, and win/loss trends
• Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, customer focus, and accountability

Sales and Application Support

• Collaborate with Technical Sales Managers (TSMs) and manufacturer representatives to understand customer requirements and provide the right technical solutions and/or products to fulfill their needs
• Oversee preparation of proposals, special requests, technical presentations, and product demonstrations
• Ensure accurate and timely responses to technical and pricing inquiries
• Assist sales representatives in evaluating the feasibility of meeting customer specifications

Customer Engagement

• Serve as a key technical liaison throughout the sales process
• Provide advanced technical consultation to customers and support complex project opportunities
• Build long-term relationships by understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions

Product Knowledge and Collaboration

• Develop deep expertise in BASX’s product portfolio, capabilities, and applications
• Gather and relay customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering
• Identify and advocate for new product opportunities and enhancements based on market trends

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing to ensure alignment of solutions and messaging
• Support Marketing with technical input for collateral, literature, case studies, and other promotional materials

Project and Process Support

• Provide technical support to internal teams, reps, and customers throughout the pre-sales and order fulfillment process
• Gather and interpret engineering data specific to each project
• Support and process change order requests without impacting production schedules or ship dates
• Contribute to post-mortem cost analysis and make recommendations to improve pricing, gross margin strategies, and project delivery

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in application engineering and technical sales
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading technical teams
• Experience in HVAC, thermal management, data centers, or related fields is strongly preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong and conflict-resolution skills
• Proven technical acumen with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Customer-first approach with an ability to align products & solutions with business strategy
• Comfortable in high-pressure environments, with a focus on delivering resultsExperience with MS Office and CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
• Willingness and ability to learn in-house and third-party engineering/design/selection tools

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic visits to manufacturing facilities
• Exposure to seasonal temperatures, dust, and chemical fumes during site visits
• Ability to walk up to one mile at a time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Work Location: In Office
• Travel required: 15–25%