Sales Designer and Estimator

Join a collaborative and innovative team as a Sales Designer and Estimator, where you will play a key role in supporting sales efforts by developing accurate equipment layout drawings, preparing project estimates, and ensuring customer requirements are met. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with internal teams and external partners, contributing to the design and estimation of custom equipment solutions. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate equipment layout drawings using AutoCAD to support sales proposals and project requirements.
• Research and analyze project-specific information to determine process requirements and develop system concepts that meet customer specifications.
• Perform ware and part turn studies to ensure optimal equipment design and layout.
• Revise and update existing sales layouts as needed to reflect changes in project scope or customer needs.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates in accordance with pricing guidelines, proposal procedures, and design standards.
• Present project concepts to internal teams, highlighting any non-standard or unique estimating aspects.
• Develop and maintain estimating cost factors based on historical job costs, vendor pricing, and material cost projections; review and update these factors quarterly or as needed.
• Create and manage a pool of quotations for outsourced equipment and services.
• Monitor and improve estimating procedures and standards to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings, including quote reviews, kick-offs, updates, and project closeouts, providing valuable input and support to the sales team.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Sales, Engineering, Accounting, Project Management, Manufacturing, Field Services, and Service, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Provide sales support as required to help secure new business and maintain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, or an Associate’s Degree with five years of relevant experience.
• Training or coursework in AutoCAD, drafting, and Microsoft Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of paint finishing systems design and processes preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Adaptable, imaginative, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.