Quote Specialist

LHH US; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Commuter Benefits

401K plan

EAP program

Job summary

LHH US in Itasca, IL is seeking a Quote Specialist to prepare accurate, timely quotations for industrial products. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and operations to gather pricing, interpret specifications, and ensure proposals meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes high-volume quote processing, precise documentation, and strong customer service, with a 60–70k annual target. Direct-hire, onsite in Itasca, IL, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience preparing quotations, estimates, proposals, or inside sales support documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, or technical sales support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed customer quotations by reviewing RFQs, bid requests, technical specifications, and product requirements to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather pricing, material costs, lead times, and technical information needed for quote development.
• Manage a high volume of quote requests, track opportunities through the sales pipeline, and maintain accurate records within Salesforce and other company systems.
• Communicate with customers through phone and email to clarify requirements, answer questions, provide quote updates, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations to support conversion opportunities and assist the sales team in securing new business.
• Review technical drawings, customer documentation, and project details to ensure proposed solutions meet customer specifications and operational capabilities.
• Support outbound business development efforts by identifying potential opportunities, generating leads, and assisting the commercial team with customer outreach activities.
• Maintain organized quote documentation, monitor quote status, and provide reporting updates to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Quote preparation experience

Interpret drawings and specs

CRM systems experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Quote Specialist The Quote Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate and timely customer quotations for industrial and manufactured products while serving as a key liaison between customers, sales, engineering, procurement, and operations teams. This role focuses heavily on reviewing quote requests, interpreting specifications and technical drawings, coordinating pricing information, and ensuring proposals are completed efficiently to support business growth. This is a Direct Hire located in Itasca, IL.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed customer quotations by reviewing RFQs, bid requests, technical specifications, and product requirements to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather pricing, material costs, lead times, and technical information needed for quote development.
• Manage a high volume of quote requests, track opportunities through the sales pipeline, and maintain accurate records within Salesforce and other company systems.
• Communicate with customers through phone and email to clarify requirements, answer questions, provide quote updates, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations to support conversion opportunities and assist the sales team in securing new business.
• Review technical drawings, customer documentation, and project details to ensure proposed solutions meet customer specifications and operational capabilities.
• Support outbound business development efforts by identifying potential opportunities, generating leads, and assisting the commercial team with customer outreach activities.
• Maintain organized quote documentation, monitor quote status, and provide reporting updates to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience preparing quotations, estimates, proposals, or inside sales support documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Manufacturing, industrial products, engineering, or technical sales support experience is preferred.

Job Details

• Direct Hire
• 100% onsite
• Pay $60-$70k depending on experience

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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