Inside Sales Estimator

Metalworks Inc. • Lincoln, NE

60d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned business, Metalworks believes in the importance of time outside of work with the people you care about. But we also think that you should enjoy your time at work. That's why we work hard to cultivate a positive, supportive and safe environment.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
EXPERIENCE THOUGHTFUL LEADERSHIP. We take the time to listen to team members. If someone brings up a problem, we solve it quickly, so everyone can enjoy a secure, low-stress work environment.
GET OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. Great performance deserves great compensation. We often promote from within and help team members explore new areas of interest.
LIVE DRAMA-FREE. We focus on real work and believe in creating an uplifting atmosphere where we can enjoy each other's company.

Summary: The Inside Sales Estimator prepares accurate cost estimates and quotations while serving as the primary internal contact for assigned accounts. This role evaluates technical requirements, builds cost structures, and coordinates with operations to ensure profitable, manufacturable work.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to use/navigate the Internet and email, computers, word processing, graphics and multimedia, spreadsheets, and databases, and programing and scripts.
• Ability to create professional presentations, spreadsheets, and or graphics. Effective online communication tools and project management use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely customer quotations based on prints, specifications, and internal costing data
• Review RFQs, drawings, and technical documents to determine scope, feasibility, and risk
• Develop cost estimates including material, labor, outside services, and tooling considerations
• Enter, update, and maintain quote and order data within ERP systems
• Serve as primary internal point of contact for assigned customer accounts
• Coordinate with technical, manufacturing, and purchasing to validate pricing, lead times, and manufacturability
• Build and maintain part definitions, routings, and BOM structures as required
• Support production planning through order clarification and change communication
• Communicate with customers regarding pricing, lead times, order status, and technical questions
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost reduction, and value-added services
• Assist with contract reviews and documentation compliance
• Support material planning and inventory awareness related to quoted and active work
• Participate in customer meetings, visits, and facility tours as needed
• Collaborate with outside sales to support growth, retention and account development
• Assist other departments as needed to support operational objectives
• Work toward continuous quality improvement
• Stay current with changing technology, including software and ERP specific programs.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• HOLIDAY PAY
• VESTED 401K EMPLOYER MATCH
• EMPLOYER-PAID SHORT TERM & LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, PLUS A $25,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
• EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TOWARD MEDICAL PREMIUMS-UP TO NEARLY 65%!
• DENTAL, VISION, & VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYCHECK DEDUCTION
• REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR PPE
• OPPORTUNITY FOR OVERTIME
• PAID-TIME OFF

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree