Technical Sales Estimator — Accurate Quotes

Global Finishing Solutions LLC; Osseo (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Finishing Solutions is seeking a Sales Estimator in Osseo, WI to turn customer needs and project plans into technically and financially sound quotes. You'll review blueprints, calculate material and labor costs, and collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing, design, and shipping through to shipment.

If you enjoy numbers, problem solving, and detail orientation, this role offers growth, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to confidently read and interpret construction or engineering blueprints, with CAD experience preferred.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail with the ability to develop accurate estimates and manage multiple project details.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external customer.
• Comfortable negotiating, solving problems, and working through challenges while keeping projects on schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

• Turn customer requests, drawings, and specifications into accurate, competitive quotes that set projects up for success.
• Dig into blueprints and technical documents to understand project requirements, identify risks, and determine the right GFS solution.
• Keep projects moving by coordinating with sales, engineering, design, purchasing, scheduling, and shipping from sales entry through shipment.
• Stay on top of the details by maintaining accurate quotes, sales orders, change orders, project documents, and schedules.
• Think beyond the numbers by considering material costs, labor, vendor pricing, potential delays, and other factors that could impact profitability.
• Build strong relationships with sales teams, distributors, customers, and internal partners while providing responsive product and estimating support.
• Look for opportunities to improve value while balancing customer needs, project requirements, and business goals.
• Take ownership of the handoff, making sure awarded projects transition smoothly from the quoting process into execution

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical accuracy

Communication skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Global Finishing Solutions is seeking a Sales Estimator in Osseo, WI to turn customer needs and project plans into technically and financially sound quotes. You'll review blueprints, calculate material and labor costs, and collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing, design, and shipping through to shipment.

If you enjoy numbers, problem solving, and detail orientation, this role offers growth, competitive pay, and benefits.