Products Specialist/Estimator

Advantage Technical; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and IT services is seeking a Product Specialist / Estimator. This entry-level position involves direct customer contact, technical product specifications, and collaboration with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a technical background and strong customer service skills, with a focus on supporting project estimations and bids.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; new graduates ideal.
• Mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience with project estimation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish direct contact with customers regarding inquiries.
• Work on budgetary and formal bid requests.
• Collaborate with engineering and production departments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical background

Education

4-year degree or technical training

Tools

ERP computer programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Specialist / Estimator

Location: Houston, 77041 (onsite)

Position Type: Temp to Hire

Pay: $25-$27/HR

Position Summary:

To direct technical product specification and pricing information to the customer with support from company's Sales, Production, and Engineering departments.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing technical background, understanding, or experience.
• 4-year degree or technical training, school diploma, or certificate.
• This is an entry-level role; a new graduate is ideal.
• Solid customer service skills and a customer service mindset are important.
• Will consider 2+ years of experience.
• Must be able to work on ERP computer programs.
• Experience with Epicor Manufacturing or similar is helpful but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience with project estimation is a plus but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain direct contact with company's Safety Products customers regarding technical, commercial, and pricing inquiries.
• Work on budgetary and formal bid requests, determining product specifications, bid parameters, qualifications, stipulations, and time frames.
• Participate fully in the project contract process in CRM, from quoting to sale or loss, including justifying, recording, and monitoring projects.
• Provide customers with value-engineered product alternatives to meet application needs, potentially reducing costs and delivery times.
• Secure necessary information from customers or their representatives for accurate takeoffs, bids, and orders.
• Collaborate with engineering and production departments to ensure continuity in specifications and code compliance.
• Attend project review meetings, manage order entries, and handle data and drawing submissions and negotiations.
• Work with Product Managers, Sales Managers, Marketing, and customers to stay updated on pricing, products, and program changes.
• Review engineering and architectural build-outs, possibly using BIM tools, to support product catalog and technical support.

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About Advantage Technical:

With over 30 years of experience, Advantage Technical provides engineering and IT services, including staff augmentation, direct placement, project resourcing, and outsourcing across North America. Recognized as a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. We are an E-Verify employer, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.