Landscape Maintenance Sales Estimator

Shelby American, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape maintenance is seeking a passionate Sales Estimator to join their team. This role involves creating accurate proposals for the sales team, ensuring they can win jobs effectively. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills. With a commitment to training the right individual, this opportunity offers a competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment. Join a company recognized for its strong culture and dedication to client service, where your contributions will help shape the future of landscaping in the region.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

401(k) retirement plan

Voluntary insurance options

Startup uniform program

Company events and holiday gifts

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in estimating software and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate proposals for the sales team.
• Collaborate with managers and buyers for product details.
• Analyze previous proposals for accuracy and improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Field experience

Familiarity with landscaping

Tools

Estimating software

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and a whiz at putting all the pieces together to create solid information for your sales team to offer clients? Villani Landshapers is looking to add a landscape maintenance sales estimator whose passion for details is only matched by their dedication to internal and external clients.

Requirements

The Branch Sales Estimator is responsible for producing accurate and timely proposals for the branch sales team, ensuring they can present and win an above-average percentage of the jobs proposed. The Estimator stays up-to-date on product, supply, and sub-contractor prices, as well as the company’s operating production capabilities, to produce accurate proposals. We are happy to train the right candidate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a star communicator.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Review proposal specifications submitted by salespeople through the Client Relationship Management system.
2. Meet with salespeople and/or clients for clarification if necessary.
3. Visually inspect potential job sites and perform on-site measurements to estimate labor and equipment needs.
4. Gather quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.
5. Collaborate with Project and Operations Managers and branch buyers to clarify product details.
6. Calculate cost proposals by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
7. Build proposals using current bidding software.
8. Use CRM to submit accurate proposals to salespeople promptly.
9. Analyze previous proposals to identify accuracy and improvement opportunities.
10. Apply appropriate estimating principles in creating proposals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous field experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with landscaping best practices is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read site plans.
• Basic math skills to establish accurate estimates.
• Problem-solving skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software, CRM, and Microsoft Office.
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance per company policy.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Voluntary insurance options including life, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness policies.
• Startup uniform program.
• Company events, holiday gifts, and other perks throughout the year.

About Villani Landshapers:

Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, Villani Landshapers offers full-service landscape maintenance and construction for residential and commercial clients in southeastern Wisconsin. Recognized as one of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces and a Future 50 company by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, we foster a strong company culture dedicated to serving our clients and community passionately.