Our client, a renowned manufacturer in the precision metal stamping industry, is seeking a Sales Associate / Estimator to join their team. As a Sales Associate / Estimator, you will be part of the sales department supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a customer-focused mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Sales Associate / Estimator **Location:** South Minneapolis, MN **Pay Range:** $23 - $25/hr (Negotiable) **Schedule** : 8:00AM - 4:30PM (optional overtime) **Position Type:** 3 Month Contract-to-Hire **What's the Job?** + Compute cost and time factors, preparing accurate estimates in response to customer orders and RFQs. + Identify potential vendors or subcontractors, ensuring cost-effectiveness. + Review data to determine material and labor requirements. + Consult with customers, vendors, and other individuals to discuss estimates and resolve issues. + Maintain effective relationships with customers, ensuring sales volumes and margins. **What's Needed?** + 2-4 years of experience in estimating material cost and labor. + 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing. + Strong math skills including decimals, fractions, and metric conversions. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, purchase orders, and procedure manuals. + Solid customer service/sales background. **What's in it for me?** + Retirement program (Pension). + Employee assistance program. + Health insurance. + Life insurance. + Paid time off. **Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term Disability Insurance + 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.