Estimator (Machinery Wholesaler)
みつもりいん（きかいおろしうりぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
In the machinery wholesale industry, this clerical role creates quotation sheets for machine parts and equipment based on customer specifications and requirements, and conducts price negotiations. Handles cost calculations, delivery adjustments, and coordination with internal and external parties.
Description
Estimators in the machinery wholesale industry receive specification consultations and requests from customers, calculate appropriate prices based on parts lists and manufacturing costs, and create and present quotation sheets. They manage cost calculations and profit margins, adjust delivery schedules, collaborate with internal purchasing and production departments, and conduct price negotiations and condition adjustments with customers. Quotation preparation requires data processing abilities using Excel or ERP systems, as well as knowledge of machine parts and equipment. Flexibility to respond to delivery dates and specification changes, along with accurate and prompt task execution, is required.
Future Outlook
With the globalization of manufacturing and the promotion of DX, the introduction of automatic quotation systems is advancing, but the demand for estimators with specialized knowledge remains stable for custom specification adjustments and optimization proposals for each customer.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Good at Logical Thinking / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Domestic Business Trips / Office Work / Partial Remote Work Allowed / Regular Hours
Career Path
Quotation Staff → Senior Quotation Staff → Sales Engineer → Sales Manager → Department Manager
Required Skills
Cost Calculation / ERP System Operation / Excel (Advanced) / Knowledge of Mechanical Elements and Parts / Quotation Creation
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / English (Technical Document Reading) / Negotiation Skills / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in detailed specifications or quantities can lead to significant losses. |
| Communication Skills | Because accurate communication is required in coordination with customers and internal teams. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analytical skills are necessary for accurate cost calculations and quantity management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since responses are mostly based on existing pricing systems, originality is not particularly needed. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Business Accounting Certification
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Machinery Quotation Staff
- Quotation Staff
Related Jobs
- Inside Sales
- Purchasing Staff
- Sales
- Sales Engineer