Proposals Specialist
Davis-Standard
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- Location
- Fulton, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Davis-Standard
Machinery · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Manage quote requests from inquiry to customer
- Assess customer process requirements to develop a technically sound response
- Prepare quotes with Product Managers, Product Architects, District Sales Managers, Production Engineering and Operations
- Prepare proposal drawings, specifications and cost estimates of required equipment
- Request vendor quotes for major components and follow up as necessary
- Obtain delivery estimates from Scheduling for inclusion in specification
- Work with Product Line Leaders to obtain necessary Management approvals
- Maintain proposal records and documentation
What you need
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word specifically
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- 4-year Technical Degree (preferred)
- Familiarity with converting systems, equipment and markets served (preferred)
- Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and SolidWorks (NY only)
- Education: a bachelor's degree or an associate degree
Key skills
Microsoft Office applicationsExcelWordAutodesk AutoCADSolidWorksconverting systemsStrong communicationorganizational skillshandle multiple projects simultaneouslyDetail-orientedfocus on accuracy
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage quote requests from inquiry to customer.
Drive assessment of customer process requirements to develop a technically sound response.
Communicate current project status to District Sales Managers and customers when necessary.
Contact the customer for follow-up or additional information when necessary.
Prepare quotes working with Product Managers, Product Architects, District Sales Managers, Production Engineering and Operations when necessary.
Prepare proposal drawing of required equipment. (NY only)
Prepare specification of required equipment.
Prepare cost estimates of required equipment.
Request vendor quotes for major components and follow-up as necessary.
Ensure Engineering hour estimates have been reviewed by appropriate Engineering Managers.
Ensure Manufacturing hour estimates have been reviewed by appropriate Operations Managers.
Obtain delivery estimates from Scheduling for inclusion in specification.
Ensure the quote package meets customer requirements.
Work with Product Line Leaders to obtain necessary Management approvals prior to forwarding to Sales/Customer.
Travel as required for customer meetings, training, etc.
Maintain proposal records and documentation.
Represent Proposal group as required.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:
Education: 4-year Technical Degree preferred (a 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent experience considered)
Technical: Familiarity with converting systems, equipment and markets served preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word specifically
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and SolidWorks (NY only)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy