Estimator

The Glass Guru of Grand Junction; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home improvement company is seeking an Estimator in Grand Junction. This role involves customer interaction, identifying needs, and providing product solutions. Candidates should have 2 years of residential glass experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to develop professional quotations and ensure customer satisfaction post-installation.

Qualifications

• 2 years residential glass experience (glazing, ordering, estimating, or office/project management).
• In-home sales experience preferred.
• All candidates must pass initial background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to understand their needs.
• Make proactive suggestions of products and services.
• Accurate measuring of openings for pricing and ordering.
• Generate legible and accurate shop drawings.
• Develop and present professional quotations.
• Follow up with customers post-installation.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with estimating/fabricating/installing residential glass products

Organizational and time-management skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Estimator position is the primary sales position in the company. Estimators are charged with delivering the customer experience in the home and/or showroom. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Interact with customers in the home and/or showroom to develop a complete understanding of customer need(s)
• Make proactive suggestions of company products & services that address customer need(s)
• Convey and manage realistic customer expectations
• As appropriate, accurately measure rough openings / space to facilitate accurate pricing and ordering
• Generate legible and accurate shop drawings for quotes/jobs as required
• Develop professional quotation(s) and present to customer(s) in a prompt fashion
• Capture all additional relevant details about the customer and/or job location to facilitate a successful
• Effectively communicate job and customer details to other team members, including front office and Installation to facilitate success.
• Entry of relevant details into company sales software in a timely manner
• Proactively follow up with customers on pending sales quotes
• Proactively communicate with company vendors, including ordering of materials required for sold jobs
• Promptly follow up with customers post-installation to ensure that they are satisfied with the materials, workmanship, and service that the customer received.
• Self-generate leads through effective promotion of company products and services to potential customers through a variety of means including, but not limited to home shows, B2B networking, cold-calling, etc.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• 2 years residential glass experience (glazing, ordering, estimating, and/or office/project management)
• In-home sales experience preferred
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• All candidates must pass initial background check and drug test.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Microsoft Office proficient (Word, Excel)
• Experience with estimating, fabricating, and/or installing residential glass products
• Hardworking, motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills

*Eligibility for company benefits contingent upon completion of initial employee probationary period