Job Overview:
Reports to: Sales Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Compensation Range: $28.00 to $ 32.00 per hour (DOE)
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st Shift or 2nd Shift
Responsibilities:
- Review customer quote information and prepare quotes utilizing support personnel as required
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Specification analysis
- Review quote information and create and submit bid to customers within the required time frame
- Itemize costs of services for each service provided Compute cost and price estimates for services provided using a wide variety of criteria
- Maintain accurate paperwork and job files to facilitate smooth transition to other departments
- Clarify any questions pertaining to invoices received by the customer
- Respect confidentiality in discussing pricing, and other business-related practices
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others in speaking and writing
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
- Experience: 4 plus years of experience in billing and estimating preferred
- Drawing and specification interpretation preferred
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Occasional Standing, walking, sitting, constant speaking, occasional squatting and kneeling
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for an office environment
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience in billing and estimating
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Accountability (ability to accept responsibility)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-oriented (able to follow company procedures while serving customers)
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Time management and meeting deadlines
- Problem-solving and proactive issue resolution
What We Do
From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.
