Equipment Sales Estimator

General Summary The Sales Estimator is responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate cost estimates for service and parts This role supports sales representatives and internal managers by reviewing construction drawings blueprints and renderings to determine materials needed for service work The estimator prepares bills of material obtains pricing from vendors calculates labor requirements and enters all data into the companys estimating system Primary Responsibilities and Duties Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals blueprints specifications and related documents from Outside Sales teamIdentifies labor material and time requirementsComputes costs by analyzing labor material and time requirementsResolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationPresents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive informationPrepares special reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trendsMaintains cost database by entering and backing up data from VendorsContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededIssue Purchase Orders for materialsparts to the vendor when proposals are approved Communicates clearly with sales service technicians and co workersResponsible for the completion of any special projects or the assignment of other duties as requested by managementPosition Requirements Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience in the industryMinimum of 3 years of experience in construction sales field experience or project managementGeneral knowledge of equipment terminology with an understanding of construction documents Ability to read and interpret blueprintsProven customer service skills and the ability to resolve problems and prevent customer dissatisfaction while ensuring quality standards are metAbility to prioritize troubleshoot and coordinate multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast paced changing environmentIntermediate computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office Word Outlook Excel etc previous sophisticated ERP system experience preferredCommitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers with a good sense of urgencyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be team oriented highly organized detailed oriented and have successfully demonstrated the ability to manage multiple prioritiesPosition Competencies Ability to work in a fast paced environment performing multiple dutiestasks within defined deadlinesAbility to work independently as well as with a teamDemonstrate a professional and positive attitude during all internal and external customer interactions Effectively represents the company and responsive to the needs of internal and external customers Proven ability to prioritize and complete position responsibilities within the timeframe allottedSelf driven and motivated individual with excellent planning and organizational skills Proven precision and attention to detail with a high level of accuracyExcellent interpersonal written and verbal communication and listening skills Proven experience identifying problems of varying complexities and finding effective solutions with few guidelines Sense of urgency and commitment with strong follow up skillsWorking Environment The work of this position is performed in a controlled office environment This position requires the ability to work under pressure and communicate with a diverse population including other employees customers vendors etc This position also requires prolonged periods of sitting in a regular seated position as well as the use of general office equipment including phones printers computers mouse keyboard etc The above noted job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of hisher position As the nature of business demands change so too may the essential functions of this position The McPherson Companies Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer MFVetsDisabled