Product Estimator - Utility Truck & Crane
About the role
Ring Power Corporation is seeking a Quote Processor to join our team. This position will process quote requests for New and RPO equipment, prepare and submit detailed quotes, maintain documentation, and collaborate with vendors and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Process quote requests for New and RPO equipment
- Prepare and submit detailed quotes to Account Managers and Customers on or before bid due dates
- Maintain detailed notes and documentation during the quoting process
- Determine gross profit margins on all quotes
- Create final sale prices based on compiled accurate pricing
- Consult with vendors/manufacturers to achieve the best pricing
- Work with the management team to set pricing strategies
- Collaborate with engineering groups to ensure designs comply with safety and legal guidelines
- Overcome design challenges and recommend spec changes to management
- Review stock chassis, body, and aerial quotes for stock orders
- Estimate delivery dates based on production and delivery schedules
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and prepare bid tabulations
- Assist other operating groups with industry expertise
- Provide accurate specifications to vendors
- Collaborate with the Account Manager, manufacturer, engineering, and customer to address design challenges
- Review customer-supplied chassis specs for approval
- Maintain stock quotes and pricing
- Maintain positive relationships with vendor/manufacturers
- Assist in the order process when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3-4 years of experience in technical spec writing/quoting and/or project management
- Able to comprehend written material and communicate effectively
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or equivalent experience preferred
- Relevant formal education
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking
- Problem-solving
- Customer service orientation
- Information gathering and analysis
- Independent research and analysis
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Benefits
Ring Power Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $XX,XXX - $XXXX, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with regular business hours, occasionally requiring evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Education and Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in technical spec writing/quoting and/or project management. A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or equivalent experience is preferred.
Criteria
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, formal education, and experience in technical spec writing/quoting and/or project management.
Essential Job Competencies
Safety: Fully supports, encourages, and follows safe work behavior, prioritizing safety in the workplace.
Communication: Uses active listening skills, conveys information clearly, and ensures others are informed about developments, progress, problems, and plans.
Interpersonal Skills: Anticipates and notices concerns of others, involves them in processes or decisions to gain support, and handles challenging situations with consideration and discretion.
Strategic Thinking: Understands industry and market trends, develops long-term strategies, anticipates potential problems, and finds innovative solutions.
Taking Initiative: Resolves issues independently, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions promptly, and takes ownership of tasks.
Customer Orientation: Demonstrates concern for customer satisfaction, responds quickly to concerns, and presents a cheerful, positive demeanor.
Fiscal Accountability: Follows fiscal regulations, allocates resources responsibly, monitors budget usage, and seeks cost-saving measures.
Stress Management: Functions effectively under pressure, maintains self-control, and controls responses when criticized or provoked.