Sales Estimator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Claiborne, LA

5d

About The Position

The Sales Estimator is responsible for contracting profitable work and building relationships with new accounts, while continuing to sell to existing accounts in the region of focus in alignment with the role and company goals. The position involves estimating and preliminary system layout and design, reviewing construction documents, coordinating with sales staff, clients, contractors, and governing agencies, and supporting projects through the bidding phase. The Sales Estimator also monitors opportunities, manages project portals and pre-qualification forms, attends sales meetings and trade shows as needed, and provides performance feedback and reports. Occasional to moderate domestic travel may be required.

Requirements

• Five years of estimating experience.
• Technical proficiency in applicable design standards and codes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to perform work and meet deadlines with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others.
• Willingness to develop sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods and climb and descend ladders or steps onsite.
• May encounter light lifting of materials for delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Drafting knowledge or experience with AutoSprink or SprinkCAD.
• ServiceTrade experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand construction fundamentals and read and comprehend construction documents.
• Download documents, set up folders, and complete Excel and Word documents.
• Work with other sales staff to complete estimates efficiently and accurately.
• Enter data for companywide job tracking.
• Prepare preliminary system layouts and designs for project estimates.
• Communicate with AHJs or other governing agencies.
• Write and submit RFIs during the project bidding phase.
• Attend RFP sales meetings as directed by the manager.
• Research codes related to projects as required.
• Review and monitor online plan room services for future project opportunities.
• Complete and maintain contractor and owner pre-qualification forms as required.
• Manage project portal websites.
• Attend trade shows as needed, including setting up and breaking down booths and answering questions.
• Meet with clients.
• Travel domestically occasionally to moderately as required.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Identify and analyze customer preferences to direct sales efforts appropriately.
• Provide regular performance feedback and reports.
• Represent the company to potential customers and clients.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle if applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed