Crane Sales/Estimating

Kristian Electric Ltd.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Company pension plan

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Kristian Electric Ltd. is seeking an Estimator to join our Saskatoon branch. You will manage estimating costs for services and repairs while maintaining professional customer communication and satisfaction.

Knowledge of crane parts, hoists, services, and warranties is an asset and will be learned on the job. The successful candidate will be reliable, organized, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and safety-focused.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical schooling in Estimating, Purchasing, or Welding preferred.
• Estimating or shop experience is favorable.
• 2 years customer service in sales or retail.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel; MS Teams/MS365 knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specs and build estimates/quotes.
• Get component pricing and coordinate procurement.
• Take inquiries by email, phone, or in person.
• Visit customer sites as required.
• Keep records of quotes for recall.

Skills

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical schooling in Estimating or Welding

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

About Kristian Electric

Kristian Electric is a strong family business, founded in 1964, providing the best and most trusted service, parts, sales, and rentals of electric overhead cranes, welding equipment, hoists, and material handling equipment. Reaching across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and many other provinces, KEL leads the industry and continues to grow every day. We are always excited to welcome passionate, hard-working individuals to our growing company – your growth and development is the sum of our success!

Role Summary

Kristian Electric is looking for an Estimator to join our Saskatoon branch. As an Estimator, you will manage estimating costs for services and repairs while maintaining a professional level of customer communication and satisfaction. Knowledge of crane parts, hoists, services, and warranties is an asset, and will be learned on the job.

The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable and organized with maintaining and working with project deadlines and customer requests
• An exceptional customer relationship builder
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Safety focused

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer supplied specs and build estimates based on. This may include relaying requirements to other members of the team such as HSE, Shop Supervisor, Project Manager, and Engineer.
• Get component pricing and work with procurement to get the right parts to build quotes.
• Take inquiries from Customers via email, phone calls, or in person
• Visit customer sites as required
• Keep records of quotes and all associated work for recall at later dates.
• Help with other projects where required.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical schooling that includes Estimating, Purchasing, or Welding would help.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Estimating or shop experience would be favorable
• 2 years in a customer service role within a sales or retail environment.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel. Knowledge of Teams and the rest of MS365 would be good.
• A Valid non-GDL license and minimum 3 year clean driving abstract are required for use of company vehicles. This would include any site visits.

Core Competencies

• Ability to interact with Customers, business associates, and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work with confidential information. Sometimes with signed NDAs.
• Mechanically inclined with a basic knowledge of fabrication.
• Electrical knowledge would be a bonus.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Punctual, reliable, with good attendance.
• This is not a remote job.
• Ability to handle some stressful high paced situations with the ability to shift priorities for time management.
• Ability to function as part of a team while accepting direction and/or requesting help where necessary.
• Positive attitude towards learning and difficult situations.
• Safety Awareness.

Working Conditions

• Shop environment
• Requires steel toed footwear
• Eye protection is provided

Why join the Kristian Electric team

We are excited to grow - hopefully you can grow with us!

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Company pension plan
• Friendly work environment

Kristian Electric Ltd. is located at 710 46 th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
Hours of operation are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Some overtime may be required.