Sales Engineer/Estimator

MetalTek; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek is seeking a Sales Engineer/Estimator to support customers and field sales through the full sales cycle. The role involves preparing estimates and proposals, managing orders, and resolving post-order issues, while developing customer relationships and coordinating with internal teams.

The candidate will apply knowledge of customer requirements and manufacturing processes to support profitable growth and reliable delivery, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and proposals and deliver them on schedule.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
• Manage pricing and margins and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Support field sales and pursue new and existing customer business.
• Plan and conduct business reviews with key customers.
• Resolve delivery and quality issues and communicate order status.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Strong work ethic

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sales Engineer/Estimator supports customers and field sales throughout the sales cycle-from preparing estimates and proposals to managing orders and resolving post-order issues. This role develops customer relationships, coordinates with internal teams, and applies knowledge of customer requirements and manufacturing processes to support profitable business growth and reliable delivery.

Requirements

• Support field sales and pursue new and existing customer business.
• Prepare estimates and proposals and deliver them on schedule.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, contract terms, and conditions.
• Manage pricing and margins and negotiate long-term customer agreements.
• Participate in annual forecasting and TEK Sessions.
• Build market intelligence by learning customers' products and processes.
• Protect and serve existing customers by communicating order status and issues.
• Build customer relationships and manage expectations as a representative of MetalTek.
• Plan and conduct business reviews with key customers.
• Help resolve delivery and quality issues.
• Conduct sales contract reviews and facilitate technical discussions with customers.
• Develop knowledge of MetalTek's manufacturing processes and competition.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Requires the ability to problem solve.
• Able to work independently and process written and verbal instructions.
• Strong work ethic, high attention to detail, a customer focused team player.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Dynamics).
• Desire to take an active role in continuous improvement projects.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role.