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Cost Estimator
Job Description
As a Cost Estimator, you will play a crucial sales role with responsibilities including:
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Market Insight: Stay current with new products, industry trends, and market costs and pricing, enabling you to make informed decisions in your cost estimation.
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Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the sales team and vendors during the proposal process to ensure accurate and competitive pricing. Participate in inside sales activities with the goal of increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
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Data Analysis: Correlate all cost, sell, and specification information within the timeframe of bid dates, recommending appropriate margins to maximize profitability.
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Timely Proposals: Ensure that proposals are priced in a timely, complete, and accurate manner, allocating time for reviews to maintain quality and consistency.
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Vendor Relationships: Acquire pricing from vendors and verify its competitiveness and completeness. Identify alternative product options that align with customer requirements.
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Project Files: Maintain current and organized project files to facilitate the smooth transition of project files to work order writers.
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Data Management: Build and maintain pricing measurements for decision-making processes. Gather the required data for quote preparation and download necessary specifications and plans.
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Cost Control: Maintain and update product cost budgets to support our commitment to efficient manufacturing processes.
Desired Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
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Possession of a valid California driver's license.
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A high school diploma or equivalent.
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A Bachelor's degree in business management and/or industrial technology is preferred, but a minimum of 5 years of full-time industrial experience will also be considered.
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Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain rapport with a diverse population, including colleagues, customers, and vendors.
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Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- A strong commitment to sales while providing excellent customer service.
If this sounds like you, please apply ASAP! Or you can call our offices to be connecting with a recruiter today! www.hireupss.com 559-931-9011
Additional Information
Career Expert
Leah Perez
VP of Client Success
Meet Leah Perez, our VP of Client Success on the Corporate team! Leah started as a Branch Manager when she kicked off her career path with Hire Up in 2016. Due to the rapid success of her branch, Leah has assisted with the creation and launch of the medical specialty division. She holds over 16 years of recruiting experience, most of which she spent focused on skilled administrative/accounting, medical and clinical professionals. Leah is one of the most well-respected staffing leaders in the Central Valley, currently serving clients in 4 states. Long time clients and candidates would describe her as urgent, ethical and has taken the time to get to know them and their business in order to properly assist them in whatever they need. Leah is looked at by her peers as collaborative, motivating and eager to help share her knowledge in order to assist in making them better professionals. When Leah is not hard at work she loves to spend time cooking with her kiddos. She is a self proclaimed “foodie” and champagne/wine aficionado! Leah also has a love for music, from metal and rock to reggae. She is a true rarity, she's a little bit country and a little bit rock n' roll! Leave it to Leah to think diamonds are boring (unless they are black). She is competitive, motivated, and thrives off of success and the success of others. If you want to see the difference on how an experienced staffing professional can truly help you and your business, call Leah.