Construction Estimator/Sales Representative Position

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for selling products for the company to general residential and commercial building contractors by performing the duties below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from the branch, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet web sites and other sources
• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders
• Takes measurements from blueprints or at the construction site and sends a quote to the builder
• Completely manages customer relationships, including resolving problem and educating customers on our products and services
• Quotes prices and credit terms for orders obtained
• Keeps expense accounts
• Coordinates customer training and educates customers on our products and services
• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to take off measurements from blueprints
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Good communication
• Ability to be assertive and competitive
• Good problem solving ability
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Independent and self-motivated with a high ego strength and resilience
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to work with a production team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate with some college education
• 3 to 5 years of experience in some aspect of the construction industry highly preferred but not necessary
• Basic computer skills required; A+ intermediate skills

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