Inside Technical Sales & Quoting Specialist

M.C. Molds Inc; Williamston (MI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Optional Supplemental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

M.C. Molds Inc is seeking an Inside Technical Sales Representative to support the Director of Sales by managing RFQ analysis, estimates, and quotations. You will work with Engineering, Programming, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure technically accurate, cost-effective bids that meet profitability goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, accurate cost data, and timely quoting, with travel as needed to support customer relationships and business development.

Formación

• Experience in sales, estimating, account management, project management, or another customer-facing role in a manufacturing, technical, or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, tooling, machining, mold making, plastics processing, or related industries is beneficial but not required.
• Basic understanding of quoting, pricing, and cost considerations, or the ability to learn and apply these concepts with training.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and/or 3D design files.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Scheduling, Production, Programming, and Management teams to support project execution and customer needs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required to support customer relationships and business development.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and Passport or be able to obtain one.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet customer commitments and business demands.
• Prior experience in blow molding, plastics, tooling, machining, or a related manufacturing industry is preferred but not required. Candidates with relevant technical or manufacturing experience and the ability to learn the industry will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze blueprints, technical drawings, customer documentation, and RFQs to prepare cost estimates for blow molds, complex parts, tooling, and assemblies.
• Structure job details and technical requirements to support creation of internal work orders.
• Research prior job history and costing databases to support accurate estimating for new projects.
• Work with Engineering, Programming, Manufacturing, and Benching departments to gather technical input and estimated labor hours for non-matrix mold quote requests.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to identify vendors for specialized services and obtain pricing and lead times for outside processes required to support bid preparation.
• Prepare quotations that accurately reflect labor, materials, outside services, and technical requirements.
• Log and track incoming RFQs and ensure all required information is obtained to begin the quoting process.
• Coordinate internally to ensure quotations are prepared and issued within established response timelines.
• Ensure quotations are structured clearly with defined scope, assumptions, and delivery expectations.
• Work directly with customers to gather required information for RFQs and quotation preparation.
• Analyze customer RFQs to verify mold fitment and compatibility with M.C. Molds’ design standards and manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate with Engineering to confirm machine fitment and feasibility for complex mold designs.
• Assist customers with technical questions related to mold capabilities, manufacturing considerations, and project requirements.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers throughout the quoting process.
• Coordinate with the Benching Supervisor and Production Manager to evaluate molds sent in for repair or refurbishment.
• Gather required technical information and estimated labor hours for repair evaluations.
• Prepare quotations for repair and refurbishment work based on internal evaluations.
• Track repair evaluation progress and ensure quotations are issued promptly.
• Support the Director of Sales in tracking open RFQs and ensuring quotations are issued within customer-required timelines.
• Create weekly reports to update customers and internal departments on the status of active jobs and projects.
• Coordinate communication between Sales, Engineering, Scheduling, and Production to ensure clear understanding of job requirements.
• Perform closed job reviews and cost analysis comparing estimated costs versus actual job performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and quoting processes.
• Maintain and update internal estimating databases and job history records to improve future estimates.

Conocimientos

Sales Experience

Estimating

Account Management

Project Management

Customer-facing

Descripción del empleo

M.C. Molds Inc is seeking an Inside Technical Sales Representative to support the Director of Sales by managing RFQ analysis, estimates, and quotations. You will work with Engineering, Programming, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure technically accurate, cost-effective bids that meet profitability goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, accurate cost data, and timely quoting, with travel as needed to support customer relationships and business development.