Sales Administrator- Quote Writing

Hunt and Hire•Kansas City, KS

20d

About The Position

Hunt and Hire is a SaaS, Manufacturing and Healthcare agency specializing in direct hire, contract and temp to perm placements for SMB nationwide. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional recruitment services, we pride ourselves on connecting top talent with top companies in the US. We are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring mutual success and satisfaction. Mission: To inspire with a scrappy and friendly attitude, leading with empathy and authenticity. We commit to genuine solutions that empower our clients to forge lasting connections and create meaningful impact. Together, we don't just fill jobs we build relationships that last a lifetime. Values: Passion- Spirituality-Service- Empathy- Fun- Integrity. Summary: Team with Application Engineers, Regional Sales Managers, other Sales Administrators, and Sales personnel to advance and propel the sales operation and process by preparing professional, prompt, and accurate sales proposals. Time Utilization: This position will travel up to 5% of the time. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate the sales team and customer schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field and two years of sales administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel (spreadsheet maintenance, graphing, and charting experience, etc.), and PowerPoint; and have working knowledge of ERP and CRM systems, database software, and contact management systems.
Current valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position.
Discretion
Disabilities
Interviewing
Passport
PowerPoint
Options
Accessories
Machinery
Hiring
Healthcare
Quotations
Supply
Travel
Components
Manufacturing
Writing
Specifications
Education
Administration
Documentation
Preparation
Software
Planning
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Engineering
Business
Sales
Training
Management

Nice To Haves

Experience with project estimating, custom solution development, CRM, and SAP preferred.
Ability to understand technical/mechanical concepts of our machinery and interpret drawings preferred.
Experience in SAP and CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize daily Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from Regional Sales Managers and Application Engineers, for complete machines, retrofit components, accessories, and rebuilds; and assume responsibility for the quotation process.
Responsible for the preparation, presentation, commercial accuracy (pricing, terms and conditions), and final technical configuration of customer proposals.
Translate technical specifications into customer-specific quotations with unique product and application solutions.
Use discretion in determining product offering, sensible options offerings, service offerings, and upselling opportunities.
Calculate price variables specific to the sale characteristics (rate of exchange, landed cost factor, product line/market offerings).
Determine source of supply and appropriate inventory and input costs, Incoterms, payment terms, terms & conditions, etc.
Review and prioritize all RFQs and determine the best course of action to complete as correctly and as quickly as possible; ensuring appropriate gross profit margins.
Update the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database to ensure accurate sales pipeline information.
Consult with Application Engineers and the German parent company sales/order department as necessary.
Oversee the process of getting appropriate information to Engineering to ensure that all necessary drawings and customer sign-off documentation are completed as correctly as possible.
Use established processes and procedures to complete all proposals according to established time frames.
Work with Regional Sales Managers and customers to modify and update proposals as necessary.
Facilitate the smooth hand-off and transition of the proposal to Order Fulfillment.
Participate in regularly scheduled department meetings.
Assist in the ongoing development and refinement of quote systems.
Self-assess technical knowledge and obtain training as necessary.
Provide functional supervision for the respective area.
Assign tasks and direct the day-to-day work of subordinates ensuring individuals are working towards and meeting established objectives.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.