Job Description: Quotation Executive
\*Company Overview*
Company: Plasma Spray Processors Pvt Ltd
Location: Taloja, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Department: Sales & Marketing / Commercial / Estimation
Job Purpose
The Quotation Executive is responsible for reviewing incoming customer inquiries, analyzing technical and commercial requirements, and preparing accurate, competitive cost estimations and formal quotations. This role acts as a vital bridge between the customer, production teams, and management to ensure timely and profitable business proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Inquiry Evaluation: Review customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation), technical drawings, and specifications to understand the scope of thermal spray coating or machining requirements.
- Cost Estimation: Calculate precise costs for materials (powders, gases, consumables), labor, surface preparation, machining, and overheads based on engineering inputs.
- Quotation Preparation: Generate formal commercial quotes, proforma invoices, and proposals in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with company pricing policies and profit margins.
- Coordination: Liaison with the production, metallurgy, and purchase departments to verify material availability, processing time, and subcontracting costs.
- Customer Interaction: Clarify technical or commercial queries with customers via email or phone, and assist the sales team during price negotiations.
- Documentation & Tracking: Maintain an organized digital database of all submitted quotes, revisions, and pending inquiries. Track the success rate of winning quotes.
Qualifications & Skills
- Educational Background:
- Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgical Engineering (preferred, given the technical nature of coatings).
- OR Graduate (B.Com / B.Sc) with relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering industry.
- Technical & Commercial Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Advanced Excel (formulas, costing sheets) and ERP software.
- Good mathematical, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi for professional customer handling.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in cost estimation, quotation handling, or commercial sales coordination.
- Experience in the surface coating, fabrication, machining, or heavy engineering industries will be a distinct advantage.
Key Competencies
- High accuracy and attention to detail (crucial for pricing).
- Ability to work under tight deadlines to revert to customer inquiries.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person