Estimator

Trueline; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Trueline is seeking an Estimator in Urbandale, IA to manage client estimations, sales growth, and relationship-building with homeowners and builders. This role ensures accurate pricing and project coordination.

The ideal candidate should have proven sales experience in cabinetry or similar products, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Trueline offers a base salary of $65,000 to $100,000 and potential OTE of $125,000 to $160,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within cabinetry, countertops, or similar home interior products.
• Strong ability to build trust and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Experience working directly with residential customers.
• Ability to manage estimates, proposals, and project details accurately.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Prepare estimates, quotes, and proposals for residential projects.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams for project execution.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in cabinetry and countertops

Strong relationship-building abilities

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

2020 Design

Cyncly

Prokitchen

Job description

Trueline's client, a well-established employee‑owned provider of cabinetry, countertops, and interior solutions, is seeking an Estimator to join their team in the Des Moines, IA area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship‑driven sales professional with a strong cabinetry background who enjoys working directly with homeowners, builders, and remodelers. The role combines consultative sales, estimating, project coordination, and client relationship management within a growing employee‑owned organization.

What You'll Do as the Professional Sales Representative / Estimator:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with homeowners, builders, remodelers, and referral partners
• Guide clients through cabinetry, countertop, and interior product selections
• Prepare estimates, quotes, and proposals for residential projects
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure accurate pricing and product recommendations
• Follow up on open proposals and opportunities to drive sales growth
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to ensure successful project execution
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities throughout the territory
• Maintain a high level of customer service throughout the sales and project lifecycle
• Stay informed on product offerings, industry trends, and competitive market activity
• Manage multiple projects and client interactions simultaneously

Must-Haves as the Estimator:

• Proven sales experience within cabinetry, countertops, closets, kitchen and bath products, or similar home interior products
• Strong ability to build trust and maintain long‑term client relationships
• Experience working directly with residential customers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage estimates, proposals, and project details accurately
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed

Nice‑to‑Haves as the Estimator:

• Experience reading and scaling residential blueprints
• Background in home design, kitchen and bath design, or interior space planning
• Existing relationships with builders, remodelers, contractors, or residential clients in the Des Moines market
• Established book of business that can generate opportunities quickly
• Experience with 2020 Design, Cyncly, Prokitchen, or similar design software is a plus!

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary ranging from $65,000 to $100,000 depending on experience
• Expected first year OTE of $125,000 to $160,000
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Enhanced base compensation over first 6 months before transitioning into long‑term compensation plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Multiple medical plan options including HSA offerings
• Stable, employee‑focused culture
• Long‑term career growth opportunity with an established organization

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.