Sales Engineer/Estimator

MetalTek International; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International seeks a Sales Engineer/Estimator to support field sales from estimates to order delivery. You will review drawings, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure profitable growth and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes building customer relationships, negotiating terms, and applying knowledge of MetalTek’s processes to meet customer needs while maintaining margins and quality. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Customer-facing role experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plan and conduct business reviews with key customers.
• Develop knowledge of MetalTek’s manufacturing processes and competition.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Dynamics)

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.