Estimator

Gerber Collision & Glass; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Winchester, VA is seeking an Estimator to provide outstanding customer experience while preparing estimates, coordinating repair needs, and communicating with customers and insurers throughout the process.

The role requires knowledge of repairs, DRP compliance, I-CAR training, and a valid driver’s license. You will work with the management team on daily production walks and strive to meet KPIs while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills are essential for handling customers and insurers.
• 1+ year DRP experience preferred.
• Willingness to complete I-CAR training.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Document and update customer interactions accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customers with timely information and guide them through the repair process.
• Ensure compliance with insurance requirements, processes and metrics.
• Follow WOW Operating Ways for customer drop-offs, repair planning, and communication.
• Communicate customer requests to appropriate team members.
• Provide positive energy when greeting customers in person and on the phone.
• Understand required Insurance programs and procedures.
• Participate in daily production walks with the Management Team.
• Support all team members as needed.
• Attend monthly Health & Safety meetings and staff trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

DRP compliance

I-CAR training

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

VA Winchester - 160018

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description

The Estimator’s primary responsibility and accountability is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience while creating estimates, coordinating repair needs for customers including all communication, informing and updating customers and insurance companies throughout the repair process. The Estimator accurately assesses the damage of vehicles and documents needed repairs and parts replacement on the damage appraisal. The Estimator plays a pivotal role in the success of the customer’s experience by ensuring they are working in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facility's KPIs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure every customer interaction is documented, updated efficiently and accurately with pertinent details
• Provide Customer with accurate and timely information, guiding them through the repair process and ensuring that they receive excellent customer service
• Ensure compliance with all insurance client requirements, processes and metrics
• Ensure compliance with all WOW Operating Ways regarding customer drop-offs, repair planning, customer communication, and delivery
• Communicate all customer requests and needs to appropriate team members
• Provides positive energy when greeting customers in person and on the phone
• Understanding of all required Insurance programs and procedures
• Participate in daily "production walks" with the Management Team, as required
• Support all team members when required
• Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting (if required)
• Attend training, information sessions and workshops recommended by Store Manager

Minimum Education And/or Experience Required For The Job

• Knowledge of Repairs and OE Guidelines
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Awareness of where to look for answers
• Basic Computer Skills
• Compliance for DRP’s Minimum of 1-year experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Awareness of where to look for answers
• Basic Computer Skills
• Compliance for DRP’s Minimum of 1-year experience
• Must be willing to complete I-CAR Training
• Valid Driver’s License

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

$70,000+ annually depending on closed sales per week