Flooring Estimator & Sales Associate

Floors Etc•Lutherville, MD

5d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Floors Etc is seeking a Flooring Estimator & Sales Associate for its Timonium, Maryland showroom. The role combines selling and estimating: approximately 60% of the time is spent selling and estimating the associate’s own projects, guiding clients from their first visit through final installation, and approximately 40% is spent providing estimating support to other sales associates. The position involves showroom-based client meetings and travel to client sites across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. The associate helps clients select flooring, sells flooring and installation services, prepares estimates and proposals, and coordinates projects through installation and follow-up. They also conduct measurements, interpret construction drawings, perform material takeoffs, obtain vendor pricing, and prepare cost proposals and quotes using spreadsheets and estimating software. The role works closely with administrative and accounting teams and responds to client requests and concerns. Floors Etc is a family-run flooring company founded in 1890. The company offers a base salary of $62,000–$72,000 with potential commission, exposure to high-end residential and commercial projects, a collaborative team, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in flooring estimating, flooring sales, or a related trade.
Ability to read construction drawings and perform takeoffs.
Experience with Structure, RFMS, or similar estimating software.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of flooring products and installation methods.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Customer-first approach, ownership of work, and professionalism and tact when handling challenges.
Ability to identify problems early, suggest solutions, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Help clients choose flooring by explaining product features, benefits, and warranties.
Meet with clients in the showroom and build lasting relationships.
Sell flooring and installation services and meet or exceed sales goals.
Write proposals and sales orders.
Follow projects through installation, visit job sites, and follow up with clients afterward.
Conduct field measurements.
Read construction drawings and perform material takeoffs using estimating software.
Request material and vendor pricing and prepare cost proposals and quotes in spreadsheets and Structure.
Deliver estimates and takeoffs on schedule.
Partner with administrative staff on work orders and job schedules.
Coordinate with accounting to ensure payments are collected.
Use the company database to check product availability and process orders.
Respond promptly and professionally to client requests and concerns.
Provide estimating support to other sales associates as needed.