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Sales Estimator

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The 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.

$50,000 - $70,000 Salary + Commission's

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.
• Meet with clients.
• Occasional domestic travel as required.
• Establish and maintain a continuing positive relationship with new and existing accounts.
• Review and interpret commercial and residential construction drawings and project plans to develop conceptual fire sprinkler design.
• Conduct job site visits and surveys of existing fire sprinkler systems.
• Analyze building types to determine the appropriate fire protection measures.
• Utilize estimating tools to create accurate cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, and 20 Standards and applicable building codes and municipal codes.
• Willing to expand into an Outside Sales roll.
• 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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a sprinkler designer preferred.
• Field experience in Fire Sprinklers installation is a huge plus
• Expected to be technically proficient in applicable design standards and codes.
• NIET Level I, II, or III in Fire Sprinkler Design certification is preferred.
• Drafting knowledge/experience in AutoSprink or SprinkCAD preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and building construction types.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to helping the design and installation team grow.
• While some remote work may be acceptable, primary work location is at Branch Office.
• 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)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer