Inside Sales/Estimator

JADCO Manufacturing

Harmony, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Field Sales, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inside Sales, Leadership, Machining, Metallurgy, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Price Quotes, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Communications, Sales Training, Welding, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Harmony, PA
POSTED
25 days ago

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inside Sales/Estimator to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a fabrication/steel service environment, be organized, motivated, detail-oriented, and driven. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job Description:

  • Support project proposals, pricing, and customer relationships through organized, detail-oriented estimating and quoting.
  • Build accurate, competitive quotes and ensure smooth collaboration between sales, engineering, vendors, and production.
  • Communicate with customers daily to request orders and provide quotations and lead times.
  • Collect and analyze data to estimate the cost, size, materials, nature and duration of a potential project by interpreting prints, specifications and customer requirements.
  • Emphasize service or product features and benefits, discussing credit terms, quoting prices and preparing sales order forms.
  • Coordinate with all related departments for order status, ensuring the delivery commitments are met.
  • Process cancellations or changes in sales orders and communicate the changes to the related departments.
  • Capture accurate and complete information in ERP system for customer relationship management.
  • Communicate with customers daily to request orders and provide quotations and lead times.
  • Work collaboratively with the Outside Sales Team, Production Leadership, Drafting Department, and outside vendors/service providers to prioritize, coordinate and schedule customer needs and requirements.
  • Monitor quality standards and specification requirements and communicate any discrepancies or issues related to jobs that impact quality, scheduling and/or delivery.
  • Communicate customer feedback and suggestions for enhancing efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and expand the database of customers and prospects of the organization.

Job Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree in Metallurgy, Drafting, or related engineering discipline is a plus.
  • Ability to read blueprints efficiently required.
  • General knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and drafting principles is highly desired. 
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read, evaluate, and interpret prints, drawings, and specifications.
  • Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.
  • Highly proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
  • Trained in inside sales and/or estimating.
  • Prior involvement in fabrication and steel service center is a plus.

About the Company

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JADCO Manufacturing