Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Training and Career Development

Paid vacation and company holidays

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Fire Sprinkler Sales Estimator responsible for contracting profitable work and building client relationships. The position requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years of experience in estimating and selling fire protection services.

The role involves understanding construction documents, data entry for job tracking, and attending Trade Shows. Pye-Barker offers excellent pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of estimating and selling in the fire protection industry.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to develop sales and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract profitable work and build relationships with new accounts.
• Perform code research related to projects as required.
• Attend Trade Shows and represent the company.

Skills

Estimating and selling fire protection services

Technical proficiency in design standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoSprink or SprinkCAD

Microsoft Office

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.
• Performs 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.

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

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer