This position reports to the Director of Estimating.

Full-Time direct hire: Monday through Friday with required travel (25%).

Position Overview:

Prepare competitive proposals and bids for material handling storage systems within the designated region. Analyze plans and specifications to devise innovative solutions that provide a competitive advantage in a sales context.

Primary Responsibilities:

To excel in this role, an individual must successfully perform each essential duty. The responsibilities outlined below reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Develop quotes and proposals for the Sales Team's use.
• Examine plans, specifications, and other client documents to formulate and prepare cost estimates for labor, materials, goods, and services.
• Offer alternative solutions in response to Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
• Define project scope and obtain competitive pricing for non-manufactured components, custom parts, labor, and freight.
• Monitor changes in project scope.
• Follow up on submitted proposals.
• Report outcomes of successful and unsuccessful bids to management.
• Coordinate resources for addressing customer service issues raised by clients or distributors.
• Maintain organized records of projects and proposals.
• Conduct field troubleshooting for customer service challenges or additional sales responsibilities.
• Engage with municipal or private industry representatives, including engineers and other professional personnel.
• Clarify bids with customers or clients as necessary.

Expected Deliverables:

• Exceptional sales support and proposal development that consistently meets or exceeds both external and internal customer satisfaction in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution; or 5 or more years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies:

• Outstanding leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent creative and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Effective management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and timely decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve problems effectively and creatively.
• Adaptability to change and assisting others in doing so.
• Proficient in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, Outlook, and Internet navigation.

The salary range for this position is $65K - $70K, with some flexibility.