Inside Sales Specialist

Crane Co.; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Wellness incentives

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus programs

Job summary

Crane Chem Pharma & Energy Flow Solutions, a division of Crane Co., is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist in The Woodlands, TX. You will analyze customer product requirements and prepare quote documentation and project proposals, coordinating with engineering, finance, and sales to ensure accurate pricing and timely delivery.

The role involves developing pricing models, approving non-standard terms, and driving process improvements to differentiate Crane from competitors—from quotation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with pricing and quotes exposure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and prepare quotes.
• Prepare Crane Solutions project proposals and price verifications.
• Develop pricing models and negotiate terms with finance for non-standard terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Maintain standard work documentation for quotation processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Pricing & quotes

Customer interaction

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

CRM software

Job description

Business Unit and Position Summary: Crane Chem Pharma & Energy Flow Solutions is a division within the Fluid Handling Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national company which specializes in highly engineered products in niche markets. Crane ChemPharma & Energy Flow Solutions designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a range of process valves and actuators under multiple brand names for a wide range of applications in a number of industries including the refinery, chemical, biopharmaceutical, and energy industries. www.cranecpe.com Project Quotations Specialist position will be responsible to analyze customer product requirements and prepare quote documentation and Crane Solutions project proposals based on information regarding product and pricing needs, shipping location, competitive bids, contract requirements, and business margin guidelines. The Quote Specialist will be heavily involved in the technical details of major strategic project orders. The goal is to create value and establish the project order management process as a key differentiator from our competitors from project quotation stage to final valve and documentation delivery. Complete and deliver accurate customer quote requests including price verification to analyze the competitive factors that must be considered and negotiated.

Understand and apply divisional policies regarding pricing, discounts, freight, etc. including managing pricing and related level of approval process requirements. Provide product and technical support and solutions to customers by collaborating with Technical Support, Business Line Management, and Application Engineering and other appropriate departments. Partner with application engineering teams to complete quotes and pricing on proposed Bill of Materials and related drawings. Demonstrate creative problem solving skills to generate well balanced customer and business solutions. Analyze and support pricing requirements and create pricing models in response to requests on all project types to ensure that adequate support is provided for business solutions/proposals Create and maintain standard work and documentation of all processes for the function Drive and execute process improvement focused on enhancing customer satisfaction, departmental and business needs. Partner with finance to discuss and obtain approvals for non-standard payment terms, Letter of Credit and warranty bonds.

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years' industry experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excels at analytical thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work within a fast-paced changing environment.
• Effectively interact with customers via the phone, e-mail, other written and verbal communication mediums.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of sales channels and related business requirements.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to take direction and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior proactive project order management and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to utilize time effectively; excellent time management skills.
• Drive to not accept status quo by utilizing a combination knowledge and problem resolution skills.

Desirable Qualifications/ Experience:

• Two or more years of cost analysis or pricing experience.
• Experience working with industry products and services.
• Experience working with all phases of solicitation processes such as requests for information, pricing and negotiation.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and CRM software.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.

Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.