Estimator – Inside Sales

Manufacturing Estimator / Inside Sales

Location: Buffalo, MN | Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM

Pay: $28–$40/hour, with flexibility based on experience

Bonus: Quarterly performance incentive

A growing manufacturing company in the Buffalo area is hiring a Manufacturing Estimator / Inside Sales professional to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on manufacturing experience who understands how parts are made and enjoys combining technical work with customer interaction.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare quotes and estimates based on customer drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
• Review parts and determine materials, processes, labor, tooling, and outside services needed for production
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Work with production, purchasing, quality, and leadership to develop accurate pricing and timelines
• Respond to customer questions regarding quotes, pricing, capabilities, and lead times
• Follow up on quotes and identify opportunities for additional business
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers
• Conduct proactive phone and email outreach to support new business development
• Stay involved with projects after the sale and help resolve customer or production questions

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining, or a related environment
• Understanding of how parts are manufactured and how manufacturing costs are determined
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with customers by phone and email
• Ability to manage multiple quotes and deadlines
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with CNC machining, sheet metal, laser cutting, stamping, welding, fabrication, production planning, CNC/laser programming, purchasing, or manufacturing project coordination could translate well.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Early Friday: Work until 11:00 AM
• Technical + customer-facing: Combine manufacturing knowledge with relationship building
• Performance incentive: Quarterly earning opportunity
• Account ownership: Opportunity to develop and manage customer relationships
• Small-team environment: Work closely with production and leadership
• Growth opportunity: Play a direct role in expanding existing and new business

100% onsite in Buffalo, MN.

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