Quoting Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish tool Design and Quote standard, modified standard, and custom tools.
• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help make a selection of tool types.
• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to effectively evaluate production feasibility of the customer request and provide accurate quotations to the customer.
• Communicate with customers with regards to quotations, applications and design engineering.
• Aid inside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during times of excessive load.
• Request material quotes for materials when needed.
• Schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels.
• Evaluate supplies for quality and timeliness.
• Maintain material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage.
• Produce reports based on findings and performance of production.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Basic computer and software skills are necessary.
• Manufacturing experience and engineering experience are preferred.
• Strong communications skills are essential.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of quoting experience is preferred.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of Manufacturing, Engineering, or related roles, preferably in the Aerospace industry, is preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proven prospecting and customer service skills.
• Strong reasoning ability to overcome objections and complete the sales process.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to foster and maintain customer relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at times.