Sales & Contracts Manager

Overview

Weckworth Mfg., Inc., a leading contract manufacturer serving defense and commercial industries, is seeking an experienced Sales & Contracts Manager to lead our quoting and contract administration process.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage RFQs (including government solicitations), ensuring all requirements are understood and communicated internally.
• Cook up and route new opportunities to Engineering and Purchasing for BOM and labor estimates.
• Finalize pricing using Weckworth’s standard labor and material cost structures, markup rates, and profitability requirements.
• Ensure quotes are submitted on time and in the required format.
• Maintain a quoting log and follow through on status, including win/loss tracking.
• Review awarded contracts and purchase orders to ensure alignment with submitted quotes.
• Lead internal contract review meetings and ensure ERP is updated accurately.
• Cook up applicable flowdowns, quality clauses, and delivery obligations.
• Track delivery schedules, contract modifications, and customer communications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during the quoting and contracting phases.
• Identify and pursue follow-on opportunities with existing customers.
• Maintain customer records and account data to support long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Quality to resolve open items pre- and post-award.
• Continuously improve the quoting and contract review process for speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in sales, contracts, or estimating in a manufacturing or defense environment.
• Strong knowledge of RFQ and contracting processes (FAR/DFARS experience a plus).
• Competent in understanding technical documents and contract terms.
• Experience with ERP systems (JobBOSS experience preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience developing skills and performance of direct reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Weckworth?

• We are a growing, stable manufacturer with over 40 years of experience.
• You’ll work directly with the President/CEO to shape the quoting and contracts function.
• This is a leadership role with high visibility and long-term growth potential.

Job Type

• Full-time
• On-site
• Business Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 7:30am–5:30pm & Friday 7:30am-11:30am

Compensation

• $80-100K/annually DOE
• Competitive wage and benefit package.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact

• Human Resources: 316-425-2030
• Address: 128 Baughman Ave, Haysville, KS 67060
• Fax: 316.263.4492