Estimator - Knoxville

Five Star Painting Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Five Star Painting Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our franchise team.

You will meet with customers to estimate the cost of painting jobs, prepare written proposals, and follow up with prospects by phone or email while ensuring their needs are clearly documented. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong written and verbal communication, and can work independently yet be a proactive team player in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating painting costs and preparing proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate color consulting when needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to estimate cost of jobs and services
• Follow up with prospective customers by phone or email
• Ensure that customers’ needs and expectations are clearly communicated and documented on a written proposal
• Schedule color consultants if necessary
• Ensure that all field marketing programs are being executed

Skills

Customer meetings

Estimate preparation

Written proposals

Follow-up communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Five Star Painting was founded in 2004 by two friends who painted houses to pay their way through college. Seeing value in their business model, they started selling franchises in 2005. Since then, Five Star Painting has grown into a national brand with more than 140 franchise territories across the United States and Canada. Our team of qualified experts live our code of values focusing on delivering the best painting services in the industry.

As an Estimator, you are a key team member upholding our commitment to customer satisfaction and professionalism. You are responsible for preparing estimates within the scope of work while growing new relationships and cultivating existing relationships. Exemplifying our code of values, you show respect and courtesy to all customers and employees.

This position is right for you if you are self-motivated, thrive in fast moving environments, and are able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. You have proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers and are able to effectively manage a variety of situations on a day-to-day basis.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Meet with customers to estimate cost of jobs and services
• Follow up with prospective customers by phone or email
• Ensure that our customers’ needs and their expectations are clearly communicated and accurately documented on a written proposal
• Schedule color consultants if necessary
• Ensure that all field marketing programs are being executed

Job Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Professional appearance and personality
• Team player who can work independently

Benefits:

Benefits package varies by location