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Product & Application Specialist - Direct Hire

Brainerd, MN 56401

Job Category: Customer Service Job ID: 55391868 Pay Rate: $65000-75000 / year Jobs Office: Brainerd

Job Description

Job Title: Product & Application SpecialistLocation: Brainerd, MNCompensation: $65,000-$75,000 annuallyJob Type: Direct Hire
About the OpportunityDoherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Product & Application Specialist for a leading manufacturing company located in Brainerd, MN. If you're looking for a fast-paced role with consistent hours and full-time benefits, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!
What You'll Do as a Product & Application Specialist:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, distributors, and installers from initial inquiry through order fulfillment and issue resolution
  • Respond to customer inquiries and prepare accurate quotations including pricing, lead times, and terms
  • Enter and manage customer orders in ERP with high accuracy, verifying pricing, part numbers, and delivery requirements
  • Provide product and application support, helping customers select the right products and offering technical guidance before, during, and after installation
  • Resolve customer issues, including order discrepancies, shipping questions, quality concerns, and RMAs
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales to support orders, lead times, and issue resolution
  • Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and application requirements, escalating complex issues to Engineering when needed
  • Capture and communicate customer feedback, application insights, and recurring issues to support product, process, and documentation improvements
What You Need to Bring to the Product & Application Specialist:
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred
  • 3–10 years of experience in inside sales, technical support, manufacturing, or customer-facing roles
  • Experience with industrial or manufactured products (preferred)
  • Strong customer service orientation with urgency and professionalism
  • Ability to interpret technical information, drawings, and product specifications
  • High attention to detail, especially in quoting, pricing, and order entry
  • Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including root cause analysis
  • Comfort using ERP and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Ready to Apply?
Click "Apply Now" to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Product & Applications Specialist job, please contact our Doherty recruiter at 952-715-5043.
Benefits include comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a competitive 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 3.5% after 7% employee contribution, and employer‑provided Life Insurance.
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