Inside Sales Specialist

Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruitment Group is seeking a detail-oriented, technically minded professional to support a sales team with estimates, pricing, and bid proposals in the Portland area. You will prepare cost estimates and bids using Excel, review drawings and project specs, and collaborate with sales, vendors, and engineers to ensure accurate quotes.

This role requires experience with estimating and inside sales, willingness to travel occasionally, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing or steel preferred.
• Experience in estimating, quoting, inside sales, or technical sales support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, pricing calculations, and bid proposals using Excel and other estimating tools.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine scope and support accurate quoting.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, vendors, and technical teams to gather information, confirm pricing, and resolve project questions.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining accurate pricing records, templates, and documentation.
• Track quote activity, turnaround times, and bid outcomes to support reporting and process improvements.
• Communicate with customers by phone and email to clarify requirements and follow up on proposals.
• Attend occasional trade shows, customer meetings, and job-site visits as needed.

Skills

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Quoting support

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, technically minded professional to support a sales team with estimates, pricing, and bid proposals. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely quotes while coordinating with sales representatives, vendors, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, pricing calculations, and bid proposals using Excel and other estimating tools.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine scope and support accurate quoting.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, vendors, and technical teams to gather information, confirm pricing, and resolve project questions.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining accurate pricing records, templates, and documentation.
• Track quote activity, turnaround times, and bid outcomes to support reporting and process improvements.
• Communicate with customers by phone and email to clarify requirements and follow up on proposals.
• Attend occasional trade shows, customer meetings, and job-site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing or steel preferred.
• Experience in estimating, quoting, inside sales, or technical sales support preferred.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn technical products and applications.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight trips.

*Located in Portland, Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology. We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.*