Strategic Inside Sales Project Lead

Afinitas; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas in the United States is seeking an Inside Sales Project Manager to blend technical sales support, cost estimating, and project management for the wet cast forming division. You will work with customers, outside sales, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Procurement to develop accurate quotations and ensure profitable project execution.

The role emphasizes customer-facing communication, precise estimates, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on time, within scope, and with

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience in technical capital equipment sales.
• Experience in estimating and project management in manufacturing or construction.
• Solid ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with cost estimates and pricing.
• Experience with CRM, CPQ, and ERP systems; Salesforce and Infor LN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between customers, outside sales, engineering, and operations.
• Develop accurate equipment recommendations, cost estimates, quotations, and proposals.
• Prepare quotations and communicate technical solutions to customers and sales reps.
• Lead kickoff meetings and maintain cross-functional project communications.
• Manage orders and ensure complete project documentation in CRM, CPQ, and ERP.
• Handle project changes, assess impacts to scope, cost, and schedule while protecting profitability.
• Develop and improve estimating tools, pricing resources, and product documentation.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to read engineering drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business/Finance, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Infor LN

CRM

CPQ

ERP systems

Job description

Afinitas in the United States is seeking an Inside Sales Project Manager to blend technical sales support, cost estimating, and project management for the wet cast forming division. You will work with customers, outside sales, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Procurement to develop accurate quotations and ensure profitable project execution.

The role emphasizes customer-facing communication, precise estimates, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on time, within scope, and with