Jr. Estimator/Inside Sales

StackTeck Systems Ltd.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Educational assistance

RRSP matching

Extended medical/dental

Employee assistance program

Transit access

Job summary

StackTeck Systems Ltd. in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Junior Estimator/Inside Sales to generate and process quotes for molds and automation parts. You will coordinate with the sales and engineering teams to deliver accurate estimates based on 3D models or drawings.

This role requires a technical education and at least 2 years of inside sales experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical details to customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a technical or engineering field preferred.
• 2+ years inside sales experience, preferably in injection molding.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clear communication of technical mold components to teams and customers.
• Understanding of gross margins, currency conversion and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming communications for spare parts and custom components.
• Generate estimates with price and timing for requested parts.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop profitable quotes.
• Prepare time-and-material quote requests as required.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing and shipping issues.
• Maintain standard part price lists.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify shipments to ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Inside sales experience

MS Office proficiency

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Technical/engineering degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

StackTeck, with over five decades of mold building innovation, is a leading source of high productivity tooling solutions for the injection molding industry. StackTeck supplies a wide range of injection molds and IML automation used to produce plastic parts in applications such as caps, closures, medical, PET preforms, and thinwall packaging; as well as complete system integrations including IML. StackTeck has dedicated R&D, testing and part sampling facilities, in addition to plastic part design, prototyping, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. StackTeck Systems Ltd. is located 8 km north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.

SUMMARY

The position of Junior Estimator/Inside Sales is responsible for generating and processing customer requested quotes on a timely basis, for standard and custom components for the Molds & Automation divisions. The Junior Estimator/Inside Sales will also facilitate all web-based communication, orders and requests. This role reports to the Commercial Manager and is a key role within the department.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Convenient location with quick 407 and 427 highway access and public transit to our door
• Competitive compensation based on experience, including bonus incentives
• Educational Assistance Program including training, development and post-secondary education with reimbursement.
• Company matching contributions to retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental, life insurance coverage and generous HCSA.
• Employee Assistance Program

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes responsibility for all incoming communication, either by phone, e-mail, fax or web-based, with customers, with respect to spare parts and custom components for the Molds (including PET) & Automation divisions.
• Generates estimates which include price and timing for requested parts.
• Works closely with Sales team in developing quotes that will result in profitable orders for custom and standard component requests.
• Prepares timely estimates of costs of materials, labor, and equipment for manufacturing projects based on 3D models or 2D drawings, and customer specifications.
• Prepare ‘time and material’ quote requests as required.
• Works with Engineering staff, Accounting and Program Managers to confirm that parts requested by customers meets the desired outcome.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, manufacturing, planning, scheduling, supply chain and logistics to identify and resolve manufacturing, costing and shipping issues for standard and custom component orders.
• Spend time with the mold estimators to learn, gather experience and help with complete mold quotes.
• Maintains standard part price list.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Verify shipments to ensure we are delivering a great customer experience.
• Act as a backup for Program Managers as/when necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• College diploma or university degree in a technical or engineering-related discipline is preferred; Mechanical Engineering Technology would be considered an asset.
• 2+ years of recent experience in inside sales an asset, preferably in the injection molding industry.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Familiar with all manufacturing processes, in a mold manufacturing environment, to ensure accurate quoting is performed.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical aspects of mold components to sales and engineering teams as well as customer representatives.
• Exposure to machining practices, process planning and sub-contracting experience for quoting.
• Strong understanding of business concepts; gross margins, currency conversion, job costing.
• Intermediate level competency with MS Excel

COMPETENCIES

• Effective communication skills with a customer focused attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude with an attention to detail.

The expected salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), StackTeck will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the recruitment process upon request.

This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

In compliance with Ontario legislation, StackTeck discloses that we use AI-assisted note-taking tools during interviews for documentation purposes only. AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants.