Inside Sales - Estimator

Inside Sales - Estimator for FCS mfg. Inc.

Location: 3430 EE RD. Gridley, Ks 66852

FCS is seeking an engaged, collaborative Inside Sales-Estimating representative who would like an opportunity to impact a small, rural manufacturing business that ships product nationwide. Successful candidates must be confident with talking on the phone or video conference, using Microsoft Office and passionate about serving their customers! The Inside Sales-Estimating representative will interact with customers, FCS purchasing, engineering, operations, accounting and shipping.  FCS mfg. Inc. is a regional leader in the atmospheric storage vessel industry for agricultural and industrial purposes.

Responsibilities

·        reading drawings to bid customer projects using Microsoft Excel and Word to create a timely provided and detailed quote

·        collaborating with engineering to quote correct designs per customer specifications

·        willing to train in the shop for 15 hours a week for the first 6 months to learn how to build the products

·        execute strategies for growing FCS’s client base

·        help create marketing material and update website

·        process purchase order requests to supply accounting, engineering, production and shipping correct specifications and requirements per project

·        create sales drawings showing basic silo geometrical dimensions

·        participate with President on sales terms per contracts

·        achieving key performance indicators such as “revenue sold”

·        occasional day trips to visit job sites, customer’s and educational endeavors

Qualifications:

·        excited to be part of a team in a small business that is growing

·        enjoys working in a small community business in a rural setting

·        demonstrates responsibility by detailed follow through on tasks and communication

·        strong Microsoft office skills

·        5+ years hands-on experience with construction or manufacturing

·        experience with (Customer Relationship Management) software

·        capability or willingness to learn CAD software for basic drawings

·        ability to solve problems and grasp concepts for quoting custom projects

·        ability to understand or learn technical terms such as: A36 carbon steel

·        Experience in industrial equipment sales or manufacturing is considered an asset.

·        passionate about personal growth and skill improvement  

 FCS Offers:

•  A team culture focused on creativity, energy, growth and serving our team and customers!
• Competitive compensation – base salary plus revenue bonuses
•  Flexible work hours – 4.5 day work weeks – 40 hour work weeks  *occasionally working from home options may be discussed after completing in-shop training period  but not guaranteed
• Vacation time and Personal Leave

·        Resiliency bonus (get rewarded for your extra effort!)  

·        Retirement plan (401k – 3% company match)

·        Good deed program (get paid to volunteer for your community!)

·        6 paid holidays

·        Health insurance  

·        Professional development opportunities   

Starting yearly salary is $70-90k per year for this full-time position. Total compensation may increase based on skill and eligibility for various bonuses.