Strategic Pricing & Quotation Lead

Research Group; Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Group is seeking a Pricing and Quoting Manager (Proposals / Estimating) to lead the quoting team in a manufacturing environment. You will standardize cost estimating methodologies, maintain a centralized, real‑time cost and pricing database, and ensure accurate, timely quotes aligned with business objectives.

Collaborating with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, NPI, and Finance, you will drive pricing models, reduce quote cycle time, and support win/loss analysis with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quoting, Pricing, Costing, Estimating and/or Proposals.
• 2+ years of Leadership experience managing and developing quoting or commercial teams.
• Manufacturing Industry experience.
• Strong understanding of cost structures in labor‑intensive, high‑mix manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success improving quote speed, accuracy, and win rates.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the quoting team to deliver accurate, timely quotes aligned with business objectives.
• Establish standardized, scalable cost estimating methodologies for robust quoting.
• Build and maintain a centralized, real‑time cost and pricing database including labor, material, overhead, supplier pricing, and historical data.
• Ensure pricing reflects customer value, market conditions, and strategic positioning.
• Drive continuous improvement in time‑to‑market quoting for NPIs and launches.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, NPI, and Finance to align pricing strategies.
• Support Sales with pricing guidance, scenario analysis, and value‑based pricing recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Job description

Research Group is seeking a Pricing and Quoting Manager (Proposals / Estimating) to lead the quoting team in a manufacturing environment. You will standardize cost estimating methodologies, maintain a centralized, real‑time cost and pricing database, and ensure accurate, timely quotes aligned with business objectives.

Collaborating with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, NPI, and Finance, you will drive pricing models, reduce quote cycle time, and support win/loss analysis with