Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (if applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan (eligible)

Competitive pay

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator to contract profitable work and grow new accounts while maintaining existing relationships. You will read construction documents, prepare estimates, and coordinate with AHJ and project teams across the Knoxville region.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in estimating/selling fire protection, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and estimating tools. Travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years estimating and selling fire protection services.
• Working knowledge of estimating tools and forms.
• 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 to meet deadlines with minimal 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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand construction fundamentals and read/interpret construction documents.
• Download documents, set up folders, and complete Excel and Word documents.
• Collaborate with sales staff to prepare estimates efficiently and accurately.
• Enter data for companywide job tracking.
• Provide preliminary system layout and design for estimating projects.
• Communicate with AHJ or other governing agencies.
• Write and submit RFIs during bidding phases.
• Attend RFP sales meetings as required.
• Conduct code research related to projects.
• Review plan room services for future opportunities.
• Complete and maintain contractor/owner pre-qualification forms.
• Manage project portal websites.
• Attend trade shows and set up the booth, remaining available for questions.
• Meet with clients; travel as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Identify customer preferences to direct sales efforts.
• Provide regular feedback and reports on performance.
• Act as a company representative with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Organization

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience estimating and selling fire protection services

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 construction fundamentals while being able to read and comprehend construction 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of estimating and selling fire protection services.
• 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.

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 values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other.

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.

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other. We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that’s responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.