Marine Estimator
Marine Estimator
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Job Description
Its your time make it matter.
At Peterson we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years our peoples work has shaped the communities where we live where we raise our families and where we thrive. Petersons legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges back-up power at hospitals fire-fighting concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson you dont just have a career you have a purpose.
Our family-oriented environment is built on safety winning growth and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson our family our brand and our values.
You have high expectations too.You are exceptionally motivated have outstanding skills and want your work to matter.Peterson offers competitive wages generous benefits and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business.Its time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!
Job Description
Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Marine Estimator based at our Hillsboro OR location.
SUMMARY
The Marine Estimator provides sales support to the Sales and Product Support teams. This position works closely with Marine Sales Representatives (MSRs) and Product Support Sales Representatives (PSSRs) to review customer needs specifications and requirements and develops quotes for MSRs and PSSRs to present to customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work with MSRs PSSRs and customers to fully understand scope of supply and expectations of marine sales and service opportunities. Ensure complete and viable solutions are offered to customers.
Assist sales team in pre-sale meetings and project development.
Use Customer Solutions Quoter (CSQ) Salesforce and Product Support Quoter (PSQ) to develop customer quotes based on needs project specifications and project documents employing value engineering methods to meet or exceed customer needs.
Thoroughly review contract documents to ensure compliance with specifications and commercial terms.
Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality compliance with customers specifications pricing and availability.
Evaluate Caterpillar and suppliers quotes for accuracy of scope content; identify and promote cost improvements.
On sold projects clearly communicate with Project Management and Service Operations team all necessary project details and expectations during the handoff process.
Create and maintain CSQ quote templates to streamline quoting process.
Assist with documenting sea trial scope of work for service technicians to follow.
Work as back up customer contact for MSRs and PSSRs when needed.
Research new suppliers and vendors for marine products as need.
Develop and maintain C18 and below price budget sheet for quick and accurate price quote.
Provide updates to MSRs on quote status and maintain quote log to track marine quotes.
Maintain all customer names and contact information in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
Follow up on projects as needed to ensure completed job; maintain good customer relations through frequent contacts; assist in solving problems and disputes.
Travel away from base location up to 20% of the time to job sites attend customer and vendor meetings and attend meetings at Peterson locations.
Maintain regular punctual and predictable attendance
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Management Business Administration Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must display ability to apply a working knowledge and understanding of the marine industry and related products and services.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Maintain valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record
Employment Type
Full-Time
