Fire Sprinkler Sales/ Estimator

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Ownership/All In Ownership Plan for 1

Job summary

Pye-Barker is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator to contract profitable work and grow relationships with new and existing accounts in the Houston area. You will read CAD documents, prepare estimates, and coordinate with sales and design teams to win bids.

You will work with AHJs, submit RFIs, attend trade shows, and travel as needed while maintaining project portals and client communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years estimating and selling fire sprinkler services and/or installation.
• Working knowledge of estimating tools and forms.
• Proficient with design standards and codes; AutoSprink/SprinkCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand fire sprinkler fundamentals and read CAD docs.
• Prepare estimates using Excel and Word; coordinate with sales staff.
• Serve as liaison with AHJ or governing agencies; submit RFIs during bidding.
• Attend trade shows and meet with clients; travel as required.
• Maintain contractor/owner pre-qualification forms and project portals.

Skills

Estimating

Sales

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoSprink

SprinkCAD

Microsoft Office

ServiceTrade

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator is responsible for contracting profitable work and building relationships with new accounts. The Sales Estimator must also continue selling to existing accounts within the region of focus that aligns with the role and the company’s goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands fire sprinkler fundamentals while being able to read and comprehend Fire sprinkler CAD documents.
• Perform tasks such as downloading documents, setting up folders, completing Excel and Word documents.
• Works closely with other sales staff to complete estimates efficiently and accurately.
• Data entry for companywide job tracking purposes.
• Responsible for preliminary system layout and design for estimating of projects.
• Communication with AHJ or other governing agencies.
• Responsible for writing and submitting RFIs during the bidding phase of the project.
• Attendance of RFP sales meetings as mandated by manager.
• Responsible for code research related to projects as required.
• Review and monitor online plan room services for future project opportunities.
• Complete and maintain contractor and owner pre-qualification forms as required.
• Manage project portal websites.
• Attend Trade Shows as needed. This requires setting up the booth, breaking the booth down and being available during the Trade Show for questions.
• Meet with clients.
• Occasional to moderate domestic travel as required.
• Establish and maintain a continuing positive relationship with new and existing accounts.
• Identify and analyze customer preferences to properly direct sales efforts.
• Provide regular feedback and reports regarding performance.
• Acts as a company representative with potential customers and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of estimating and selling fire sprinkler services and/or installation.
• Working knowledge of estimating tools and forms.
• Expected to be technically proficient in applicable design standards and codes.
• Drafting knowledge/experience in AutoSprink or SprinkCAD preferred, but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability and track record of performing work and meeting deadlines with minimum to no supervision.
• Coordinates and works well with others.
• Willingness to develop sales and customer service skills.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software, ServiceTrade experience is a plus.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• This position may encounter light lifting of materials for delivery.
• Onsite demands would require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment

Pye-Barker is built on four core values - customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment - that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what's right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.