Estimator

Precision Inc•Pella, IA

19d

About The Position

The Estimator provides accurate, competitive quote proposals and technical support to sales staff in a timely manner for pulleys, conveyor accessories, and idlers. The position may also support applications, estimating, non-standard products, quoting, order entry, and complaint resolution. The Estimator provides pricing and technical information to Inside Sales, works with Engineering to ensure correct product construction, and develops strong product and system knowledge. The role involves interpreting engineering-firm specifications for quoting, sharing sales and market information gathered through customer contact, and backing up Estimators and Product Specialists across PPI. In coordination with a Product Specialist, the Estimator determines which inquiries to quote or decline and coordinates communications among Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Shipping. The employee also completes related assignments and participates continually in job-related training. This is a full-time, exempt position with no required travel. The work environment has moderate noise; steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required in production areas.

Requirements

Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and vendors.
Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, sheet formatting, math formulas, and filters.
Ability to prioritize and manage time to accomplish work.
Good organizational skills and experience working with teams toward measured outcomes.
Strong math skills.
Good communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask.
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including sitting, talking or hearing; repetitive light grasping and fine-dexterity use of both hands; frequent handling, feeling, and reaching; and occasional standing, walking, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Close vision and the ability to hear customers and instructions from others.

Responsibilities

Provide pricing on cost-plus items for Inside Sales.
Assist Inside Sales by providing technical information.
Work with Engineering to ensure correct product construction.
Develop and maintain strong product and system knowledge.
Read and understand engineering-firm specifications to provide accurate quotes.
Provide sales and market information based on daily customer contact.
Provide backup for all Estimators and Product Specialists within PPI.
Determine which inquiries will be quoted or declined in conjunction with a Product Specialist.
Coordinate communications among Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Shipping.
Perform additional assignments and related tasks in the work area.
Continually participate in additional training related to the position.