Estimator / Product Quoting Specialist

APPI, LLC; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

APPI, LLC is seeking an Estimator / Product Quoting Specialist in Delray Beach, FL. The role focuses on preparing accurate quotes for laminated sheet products, typically with multiple configurations and components, and coordinating with vendors to confirm costs.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with spreadsheets, and able to clarify specifications with vendors and internal teams to ensure precise estimates and timely quotes.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, quoting, purchasing, or project coordination preferred.
• Strong spreadsheet skills and ability to read product specs.
• Ability to interpret material lists, pricing tables and vendor quotes.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience with wood products, cabinetry, veneer, or related materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review customer quote requests, project plans and product configurations.
• Look up stock material and labor costs.
• Interpret custom material specifications and request vendor quotes.
• Compare and organize vendor pricing.
• Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting information.
• Coordinate with sales, production, purchasing, and vendors on scope, materials, lead times, and pricing.
• Prepare accurate customer quotes with clear assumptions and supporting details.
• Maintain estimate records, vendor pricing, quote history, and spreadsheet inputs.
• Help improve quoting accuracy, consistency, and speed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Vendor quotes

Quote management

Pricing knowledge

Tools

Pricing tables

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Estimator / Product Quoting Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Estimator / Product Quoting Specialist to prepare accurate quotes for laminated sheet products. Most requests include 5 to 10 product configurations, each with 4 to 5 components to identify and cost.

This role reviews customer requests, confirms material and labor costs, obtains vendor pricing when needed, and prepares clear customer estimates. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate with numbers, comfortable with spreadsheets, and able to clarify specifications with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review customer quote requests, project plans and product configurations.
• Look up stock material and labor costs.
• Interpret custom material specifications and request vendor quotes when needed.
• Compare and organize vendor pricing.
• Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting information.
• Coordinate with sales, production, purchasing, and vendors on scope, materials, lead times, and pricing.
• Prepare accurate customer quotes with clear assumptions and supporting details.
• Maintain estimate records, vendor pricing, quote history, and spreadsheet inputs.
• Help improve quoting accuracy, consistency, and speed.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, quoting, purchasing, or project coordination preferred.
• Strong spreadsheet skills, especially Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Comfortable working with product configurations, material lists, pricing tables, and vendor quotes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to interpret written product specifications and ask clarifying questions.
• Clear communication skills with customers, vendors, and internal team members.
• Experience with wood products, veneer, laminate, sheet goods, cabinetry, millwork, furniture, manufacturing, or building materials is a strong plus.
• Ability to manage multiple quote requests and deadlines.

Ideal Candidate

• Careful, organized, and dependable.
• Comfortable with repetitive pricing work while catching unusual details.
• Good at spotting missing information before it causes quoting or production issues.
• Practical and curious enough to learn material differences, veneer terminology, and our pricing process.
• Able to balance speed, accuracy, and follow-up.
• Eager to learn different areas of the business.
• Basic familiarity with AI tools is a plus.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, construction, or shipping is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive wage based on experience and ability.
• Benefits package including retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Note

This job description summarizes the general scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or working conditions. Management may modify duties or job descriptions to meet business needs.