Estimator

The Glass Guru of Grand Junction, CO; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Opportunity for advancement

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Glass Guru of Grand Junction, CO is seeking an Estimator to lead the customer experience in home or showroom, developing understanding of needs and delivering accurate pricing.

Responsibilities include measuring, drafting quotes, presenting proposals, entering details into sales software, following up with customers and generating new leads through events and networking.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in the home and/or showroom to understand needs.
• Make proactive suggestions of products and services addressing customer needs.
• Convey and manage realistic customer expectations.
• Accurately measure rough openings/space for pricing and ordering.
• Generate legible and accurate shop drawings for quotes/jobs as required.
• Develop professional quotations and present to customers promptly.
• Capture all relevant details about the customer and job location.
• Communicate job and customer details to other team members.
• Enter relevant details into company sales software promptly.
• Follow up with customers on pending quotes.
• Communicate with vendors for materials required for sold jobs.
• Follow up post-installation to ensure satisfaction.
• Self-generate leads through shows, networking, cold-calling, etc.

Skills

Estimating

Fabricating

Installing glass

In-home sales

Excellent verbal/written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word,?

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Roles & 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