Estimator – Direct Hire- Salary 50K yearly + bonus

One of our clients, commercial and industrial painting company that for 35 years has been providing professional commercial and industrial painting solutions on time and on budget, is searching for a seasoned estimator

Overview of the Opportunity

You are responsible for keeping in good contact with our current and prospective customers. As an estimator, you hold a strong position to influence not only their satisfaction, but the fellow employees you will be working with. This position requires tact and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

General and Administrative:

• Follow systems and procedures outlined in company manuals.

• Participate as a key team player by supporting operations as needed.

Customer Service:

• Process customer orders in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.

• Organize schedule and workflow to meet customer deadlines.

• Prepare estimates for all jobs based on customer specifications and General Manager.

• Price all production work using proven industry standards. Estimate nonstandard work in conjunction with the General Manager.

• Effectively present and discuss the products and services of the company.

• Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

• Attend to customer complaints and concerns immediately and facilitate satisfactory resolution.

Sales and Marketing:

• Support customer sales through service, education, and effective problem solving. Be able to involve appropriate team members as needed.

• Support strategic sales plan and marketing strategies outlined by the General Manager and facilitate joint marketing calls where applicable. Assist in the promotion of cost-effective and customer-oriented solutions.

Fiscal Responsibility:

• Maintain pricing.

• Develop knowledge of best suppliers and competitive prices and stay abreast of pricing changes.

• Coordinate with management on jobs and maintain company and industry-specific processes.

• Develop knowledge by researching and recommending cost saving potential to management.

Job Specific Qualifications & Requirements

• Own vehicle.

• FAMILIARITY WITH COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PAINTING (5+ years experience preferred)

• Knowledge of cost accounting, methods.

• Experience in sales or customer service.

• Excellent math skills.

• Proficient in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF formats.
• Exceptional phone and customer service skills.