Sales Engineer/Estimator

Watertownchamber; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek in Wisconsin seeks a Sales Engineer/Estimator to support field sales through the full sales cycle. You will prepare estimates and proposals, manage orders, and resolve post-order issues while building strong customer relationships and coordinating with internal teams to ensure profitable growth and reliable delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Strong customer-facing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Dynamics).
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Comfortable negotiating boundaries and managing margins.
• Support field sales and pursue new/existing customer business.
• Prepare estimates/proposals and deliver on schedule.
• Plan and conduct business reviews with key customers.

Skills

Estimate preparation

Sales support

Customer relationship

Pricing & margins

Negotiation

Forecasting

Industry knowledge

Problem solving

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.