Job Description
Job Description
Summary/objective
The Estimator prepares cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Providing excellent customer service while estimating flooring projects by using the provided measuring equipment to create a computer diagram and an accurate materials list.
- Prepares work for estimation by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Analyze and identify labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
- Ensure timely completion of estimates.
- Perform project site visits and assist with project coordination.
- Store coverage as needed, which would entail the job duties described under 'salesperson,' and, depending on the store, possibly warehouse duties as well. Refer to the salesperson and warehouse job descriptions for more details.
- Ability to read digital blueprints.
Competencies
- Client Service - Responds to the clients and anticipates their needs
- Conflict Resolution - Works to resolve differences and maintain work relationships
- Decision Making - Makes decisions and takes responsibility for them
- Ethics - Fosters a diverse and respectful workplace
- Even Temperament - Controls emotions without retaliating against negative behavior
- Excellent Communication - Uses language effectively to gather information and facilitate an exchange of ideas
- Flexibility - Adapts to changes while remaining focused on goals, applies knowledge to new circumstances
- Initiative - Remains proactive when suggesting improvements and solving problems
- Interpersonal Relations - Exhibits respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
- Persuasive Communication - Displays verbal and written communication that influences others
- Problem Solving - Solves problems while ensuring rules and directives are followed
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Work environment: Retail, store environment, and working in customers' homes.
Physical demands: Position involves the following physical/mental requirements: Normal dexterity with frequent writing and repetitive motions. Frequent use of a data entry device/computer; ability to sit for long periods of time; occasional pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, bending, and lifting; good overall vision; reading and close-up work.
Travel required: Will travel to the customer's home location to conduct the estimate, may be required to travel between stores or distribution centers
Required education and experience
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Forklift experience
- Valid driver license
- Must have a great work ethic and excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of the flooring industry is MANDATORY (1+ years)
- One to three years of estimating experience
- Analyzing information, planning, and attention to detail
Preferred education and experience
- Knowledge of Rollmaster software
- At least three years of outside sales experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics