Quote Specialist/Estimator

Job Overview:
AK Sales and Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Quote Specialist/Estimator who is responsible for coordinating customer requests with obtaining materials, parts, and equipment to generate customer quotations. This full-time position has quoting responsibilities which include consulting with departments, including Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning and Quality. Must submit accurate quotations to customers on time and provide the necessary information on any inquiry from an internal or external customer efficiently and accurately.

Duties:
· Create a comprehensive quote per the customer’s request in the timeline given following AK’s quoting guidelines and procedures

· Provide pricing for customer projects, materials, parts, finished goods, equipment and services

· Communicate with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders

· Understands, analyzes, documents and communicates contractual, technical and terms/conditions and has a working understanding of bid strategies and market conditions

· Reads and interprets specifications, drawings, statements of work and other information that details requirements

· Communicates with multiple internal departments including Sales, Management, Purchasing, Finance, and other functions to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete and accurate

· Research and source new suppliers

· Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors

· Provides project status updates to Management

· Analyze customer inquiries and prepare accurate and timely quotations

· Coordinate with sales team to understand customer requirements, including follow-ups

· Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing information for products and services

Experience:
· Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and terminology

· Excellent organizational skills, problem solving techniques, and accuracy are essential

· Excellent math and deductive skills key

· Must be able to function well in a team or group environment

· Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, required

· Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize duties

· Must be able to meet tight deadlines

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to understand and interpret technical documents and drawings

· Must have experience in Quick Books software program, Excel, Word, email, etc.

· Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations

· Ability to work independently and as part of team

· Strong organizational skills and time-management skills

· Experience in preparing and submitting quotations for products or services

· Familiarity with industry-specific terminology and pricing structures

· Valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• estimating: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Roswell, NM 88201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roswell, NM 88201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person