Position Available – Industrial Controls Sales/Estimator (Full Time)

About Koester Corporation

Koester Corporation, located in Napoleon, Ohio, has been in business since 1970 and operates as a diversified manufacturing enterprise with multiple divisions specializing in electrical engineering, control panel construction, machining, fabrication, and machine building.

While Koester Corporation excels in projects tailored to specific areas within our company, our greatest value to customers often lies in projects that span across multiple fields. Koester Corporation is searching for an experienced Sales Associate with a strong background in account management.

Job Description:

• Manage the entire sales process from customer contact to closing deals
• Process Customer PO’s
• Understand customer needs and objectives and customize solutions to meet their requirements
• Accurately estimate material and labor costs for manufactured items and assemblies based on customer’s RFQs and specifications
• Write proposals and submit them to customers
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Serve as customers’ primary point of contact, addressing their inquiries and resolving issues promptly
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as manufacturing and procurement, to meet customer needs effectively

Necessary Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in a panel shop environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Effective Communication Skills
• Prior sales experience is a plus
• Work with our panel shop and fabrication departments during a design build

Job summary