Sales Estimator - Stamping

The Armor Group · South Bend, IN

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for estimating and quoting metal stamping. Will also include order taking and communication with customers.

Responsibilities include:

- Interpreting drawings and specifications provided by customers

- Understanding fabrication (shop) equipment and the time it takes to perform operations

- Using estimating tools to prepare cost estimates

- Preparing proposals using Armor based templates

- Additional items as assigned by manager

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE COMPANY

This position interacts with Customers, Outside Sales Reps, Vendors, Company Employees, and Shop Personnel.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Knowledge of welding and fabrication a must

- Ability to read and interpret customer supplied project specifications

- Experience with AutoCAD a plus

- Prior estimating or sales experience a plus

- Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly to include computational tasks

- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task

- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing

- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures

- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

- Ability to use MS Office tools (i.e. Excel, Word)

- All Armor employees are also expected to demonstrate Armor’s core values of being:

- Customer Focused

- Passionate about Work

- Solution Oriented

- Driven by Integrity

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

- Minimum 1 to 2 years related experience

EQUIPMENT USED

This position uses a personal computer, fax machine, telephone and copier.

WORKING AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position works primarily in an office environment but will spend time on the manufacturing floor.