Proposals Administrator-Sales

Description

Opened 8/7/2026 Closed:
When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

• We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Legal Shield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays.
• The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at  or  to let us know the nature of your request.

Prepares and distributes quotations for products, new equipment and rerates/retrofits, in response to inquiries from customers, engineers, contractors, sales representatives and service technicians.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn and develop a thorough knowledge in Company product line and applications.
• Ability to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals
• Ability to evaluate customer requirements and learn to recommend appropriate products and systems.
• Drafting and/or CAD experience related to mechanical design considered a plus, but not required.

• Communicates with customers, sales representatives and internal Merrick functions (Projects Team, Engineering, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing, Customer Support, etc.) as required to affirm product, system, and schedule needs to prepare the quotation and/or commit to customer's requirements.
• Follows up on open proposals with customers and sales representatives while assisting in negotiating and closing sales orders.
• Responsible for reconciling orders with the necessary information to allow projects team to manage the order and engineering to prepare customer drawings and manufacturing releases.
• Participates in planning, setting up, and manning trade shows for the associated market segment sales group as required.
• Occasional travel to customer sites and trade shows to support sales activities.
• Assists with coordination of field training support for new sales representatives.
• Participates in special projects between Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering.
• Reviews customer purchase orders and contracts for commercial requirements and works with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Checks estimates versus actual costs on a monthly basis.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and gets along with others.
• Ensures compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as directed, assigned or as necessary to accomplish the department’s objectives in an effective manner.

Honors EEO guidelines and principles.

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has…