Strategic Quotation & Pricing Specialist

KF Valves; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KF Valves in Houston, TX is seeking a Quotation Specialist to prepare project quotes, analyze materials, and estimate costs for complex valve orders. You will coordinate bid packages, ensure pricing align with discount structures, and support the sales team through the quoting process.

The role requires 5–10 years of sales/marketing experience, a background in manufacturing, and proficiency with ERP systems (QAD).

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ sales and marketing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of valves and applications for quote requests.
• ERP knowledge such as QAD

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and issues quotations to distributors and representatives with accuracy in design and material selection, and to specified requirements.
• Coordinate bid packages for customers, including all pertinent company information, while formatting in accordance with company guidelines to ensure the final document is in a professional and comprehensive format.
• Coordinate marketing material with sales for customer proposal packages.
• Manage documentation and files when proposals are revised, and be available to provide support to the sales organization during any commercial discussions for open bids.
• Work with purchasing and manufacturing on cost and deliveries on buy-out items and component assemblies.
• Work with Engineering, Operations, and Outside Sales on technical data that may be pertinent to quoting the correct product.
• Upon receipt of an order, coordinates with order entry to get the order processed in accordance with the quotation and purchase order. Also, coordinate with purchasing and planning to follow the order through to completion and keep the customer informed of the status.
• Acts as liaison between the sales department and other functional company groups.
• Provides key input for product rationalization and development.
• Works closely with distributors and representatives on sales and quotation needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valve knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

ERP (QAD)

Problem solving

Multitasking

Global business

Read specs

Education

BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

KF Valves in Houston, TX is seeking a Quotation Specialist to prepare project quotes, analyze materials, and estimate costs for complex valve orders. You will coordinate bid packages, ensure pricing align with discount structures, and support the sales team through the quoting process.

The role requires 5–10 years of sales/marketing experience, a background in manufacturing, and proficiency with ERP systems (QAD).