Estimator - Trade Shows

Derse•Dallas, TX

70d

About The Position

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life! We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued 75+ years of financial stability Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more! As an Estimator supporting our Dallas area division, you'll prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines. The Estimator also collaborates with the creative team to perform ballpark estimates on creative design. This position is an important role within the Estimating Department, and comes with unique and exciting challenges. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Requirements

Bachelors or Associate degree and / or 5+ more years of relevant experience
Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience working within live event & trade show industry preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with concept development budgets
Use established estimating templates, corporate operations yearly set rates and mark-up and Master Service Agreement (MSA) client specific set rates and mark-ups as communicated
Daily review online estimate schedule / calendar, meet established estimate due dates, update estimate schedule / calendar
Participate in put - to - detail meetings
Maintain estimating records per Derse policy and procedures including but not limited to standardized physical files and all digital documentation placed in the appropriate client folders on the network
Use preferred vendor program
Prepares Quote proposals based on; Labor, material, and subcontracted costs.
The intended use of the quoted items are: Tradeshows Marketing Environments Events (architectural elements) Regional Programs
Prepare Budgetary Guideline proposals based on; Labor, material, subcontracted costs, as well as published Exhibitor Service Manual information
The intended use of Budgetary Guides are: Show Services / Transportation / I&D Production service work