Sales Administrator- Quote Writing
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Manage and prioritize daily Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from Regional Sales Managers and Application Engineers, translating technical specifications into customer-specific quotations with unique product and application solutions. Prepare, present, and finalize commercial proposals by calculating price variables, determining source of supply, and setting Incoterms and payment terms to ensure accurate gross profit margins. Update the CRM database to maintain sales pipeline information, consult with Application Engineers and the German parent company as necessary, and facilitate the smooth hand-off of proposals to Order Fulfillment. Work with Regional Sales Managers to modify proposals and participate in department meetings, while self-assessing technical knowledge and obtaining training to refine quote systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or technical field
- Two years of sales administration experience
- Current valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with project estimating
- Custom solution development
- CRM
- SAP
- Ability to understand technical/mechanical concepts of our machinery
- Interpret drawings
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel (spreadsheet maintenance, graphing, and charting experience, etc.), and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of ERP and CRM systems
- Database software
- Contact management systems
- Experience in SAP
- Experience in CRM
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