Estimator

Estimator (Direct Hire)

Location: Lake Geneva, WI

Pay: $75K - 85K annually, based on experience

Hours: M-F, 7AM to 3:30PM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred
• At least three years of customer service or sales administration experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, preferably in plastics.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with effective prioritization and multi-tasking skills; meets deadlines and follows through on commitments.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic, rate, ratio, percentages, and interpreting graphs.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and CRM tools.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily customer service for assigned accounts, including order processing, confirmations, and regular updates with purchasing agents and planners.
• Prepare molding quotes for new projects, following standard procedures.
• Coordinate budgets for major RFPs and assist with resin pricing and lead time inquiries.
• Handle expediting requests by collaborating with manufacturing to improve response times and control costs.
• Develop internal worksheets for molding and tooling quotes, and follow up on web-based quote inquiries.
• Conduct cold calls and assess lead quality; review older quotes to confirm relevance.
• Keep the CRM (SalesForce/IQMS) database updated as needed.
• Support trade events, conferences, and plant visits for customers and prospects.
• Generate internal sales orders for sample distributions and occasionally deliver samples as needed.
• Manage Gantt charts, calculate material and labor requirements, and conduct time studies.
• Prepare cost estimates for bids, vendor selection, and cost assessments; collaborate with management on P/L estimates.
• Analyze project costs, identify trends, and suggest cost reduction improvements.
• Maximize raw material use, explore cost-saving alternatives, and calculate utilization from 3D models.
• Assist Sales with CRM marketing campaigns and projects.