Estimator

The Glass Guru of West Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Probationary period benefits

Job summary

The Glass Guru of West Houston is seeking a driven sales professional to generate leads and engage customers in-home or in-showroom. You will develop a deep understanding of customer needs and propose suitable glass products and services. Strong communication and organization are essential for managing details from quotes to installation.

Applicants should have residential glass experience and in-home sales exposure. HS diploma required; background check and drug test required.

Qualifications

• 2 years residential glass experience (glazing, ordering, estimating, and/or office/project management).
• In-home sales experience preferred.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Self-generate leads through promotion of company products and services to potential customers.
• Interact with customers in home/showroom to understand customer needs.
• Proactively suggest company products and services addressing customer needs.
• Convey and manage realistic customer expectations.
• Accurately measure rough openings to facilitate pricing and ordering.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Hardworking

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Eligibility for company benefits contingent upon completion of initial employee probationary period

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, understand their products and capabilities
• Promptly follow up with customers post-installation to ensure that they are satisfied with the materials, workmanship, and service that the customer received.
• Work with coordinator and management to understand sales metrics and provide marketing suggestions

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