Sales Bid Estimator
AVI-SPL•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sales Bid Estimator is primarily responsible for conducting initial reviews of bid documents and developing relationships with local organizations. This role involves assessing cost-effectiveness, pricing labor figures, and ensuring all bid requirements are met. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Requirements
- Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
- Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
- Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in Estimation, Project Management, or Field Integration is preferred
- Experience in the Audio Visual or Construction industry is a plus
- SLEP RFP experience is a plus
- Experience in an global and/or complex matrix business environment is desirable
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate initial bid documents
- Price in initial labor figures for operations and management reviews
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services
- Meet or exceed gross profit goals established and set by Management
- Proofread bid documents for any special requirements such as MBE/WBE, bonds, LD and present findings to management for review
- Collaborate with customers, vendors, and team members in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates while resolving issues as needed
- Prepare wrappers for submittments and ensure any associated documentation is included
- Proposal count to meet or exceed monthly expectations as established by management
- Prospecting via phone/in person with assigned prospects
- Thoroughly understand RFP process
- Other duties assigned as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
