About the Role
Markertek is seeking a Jr. Custom Quoting Specialist to support custom-designed projects involving metal panels, copper cabling, and fiber optics. This role offers hands-on experience in project management, technical design, client engagement, and workflow management.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of Custom Quoting Specialists in the planning, coordination, and execution of custom design projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering/R&D, Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams, to facilitate project implementation and delivery.
- Track project progress and update project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and deliverables, to ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Sales Team and Team Leader.
- Provide technical support to your team, assisting in the development of project designs, drawings, and specifications for custom metal panels, copper cabling systems, and fiber optics.
- Assist in the review and validation of technical documentation and vendor specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
- Provide technical information to CAD Drafter for builds that require technical drawings with build instructions for all metal, copper, and fiber projects.
- Schedule custom builds, work orders, and rush work orders to meet current lead times and requested rush dates.
- Review open projects to determine possible substitutions and second sourcing to maintain lead time.
- Effectively coordinate work orders across multiple manufacturing departments to ensure timely completion of projects, working closely with the Team Leader and Work Order Coordinator.
- Quote and develop creative and innovative solutions for custom metal products, copper cabling, and fiber optic projects.
- Collaborate with the sales team to relay information and quotes, develop proposals, and coordinate orders processed by clients.
- Ensure that all designs and solutions meet technical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain communication with the Purchasing Department, negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize project outcomes.
- Coordinate with vendors to procure materials, equipment, and services required for project implementation, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Seek opportunities to learn from senior team members to leverage their expertise to grow professional skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and skill development, take ownership of tasks, and request feedback from the Team Leader and Senior team members to improve performance.
- Seek assistance as necessary, and where required, from colleagues and management.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Read and follow the employee manual distributed by Tower Products Incorporated and the Quality Policy Statement.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Solid analytical skills with a mindset for efficiency
- Aptitude to learn different software packages utilized in the role.
- Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies
- Able to understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
Skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- CAD experience is a plus.
Location
- Saugerties, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- On-site
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit‑sharing bonus program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
About the Company
- Markertek, a div. Tower Products Incorporated, is a highly specialized broadcast and pro-audio supply house serving the technical side of the media industry.
- Tower Products Incorporated
- 100% Employee-Owned
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
