Sales Estimator

Position Overview

The Sales Estimator is responsible for processing Requests for Quotes for window and door products from hospitality industry customers. The position gathers proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. The Sales Estimator computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals to window and door quote requests and provide value-engineered options as applicable
• Log requests for window and door quotes into the customer relationship management system
• Facilitate the quote process, analyze architectural drawings and blueprints to review project specifications, ensure correct products and accessories are utilized.
• Timely return completed quotes to dealer customers and outside Sales Representatives responsible for the account being sure to point out any specific deviations
• Answer incoming calls and communicate with dealer customers and outside Sales Representatives regarding new and current projects
• Perform take offs and document quote revisions as needed throughout the estimating stage
• Regularly document and update the quote in the customer relationship management system
• Research, review and analyze historical costs of materials, labor costs, produced parts and production times for basis of quoting cost estimates
• Work internally with various groups to develop estimates of manufacturing costs and prepare internal cost analysis of all products
• Learn and then consider and incorporate Quaker's margins
• Continually work on navigation through Quaker's Q1 Quotes and Order platform
• Create & cultivate relationships with current customers and new clients to establish current and future needs
• Manage customer projects to ensure deadlines and cost targets are met
• Communicate with team members regarding new and current projects
• Maintain an organized system for working on multiple quotes at the same time
• Follow up weekly on pending quotes
• Oversee projects from beginning to completion
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Confer on site with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Communicate via email and prepare reports.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor quote activities.
• Complete assigned tasks / projects in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities.

Safety

Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly during any trips to the manufacturing floor.

Travel

Minimal travel between Quaker campuses may be required.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Preferred Education and Experience

The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and / or related expertise to qualify for this position.

Competencies and Skills

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

The demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is primarily an office job and largely a sedentary role with frequent sitting. The position requires the ability to climb stairs, lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand as necessary. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may also occasionally be required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Although the employee will primarily be in an office setting, while performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to visit the factory and be exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles, various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Various types of Personal Protective Equipment might be required based on the employee's work location. The noise level in the office is usually low, but hearing protection may be advisable or required for prolonged visits to certain parts of the factory.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law.

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