Estimator

EstimatorGeneralFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 2013H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$20 - $26 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Associate Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Estimator

Allegion

• Responsible for the communication and coordination of information that will ultimately lead to an estimate and drafting of a quote. • Maintains customer database by inputting customer profiles and updates, by inputting quotes/bids and contact information, preparing and distributing monthly follow up reports. • Updates manager by consolidating, analyzing, and forwarding daily bid requests. • Contact regional sales managers to resolve any omissions in the quote request, such as missing specifications, details, contact information. • Set up spread sheets of quotes as directed and concerning the product line. • Identify any line item details that the sales manager can analyze for pricing concerns. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, internal or approved industry training. Including attendance of forums at Krieger’s corporate office. • Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed. • Obtain and maintain a thorough knowledge of Krieger’s sales methods and procedures, general product knowledge and product characteristics, general and technical specifications of products for sales usage, estimating procedures, and file management. • You will be required to create and develop goals for your specific job function that will support our organizational goals. • You must engage, and complete assignments as directed, skill set and work scope by your salesman and the leadership. • Any other duties as assigned by your manager.

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years progressive sales admin experience required, preferably in a customer service driven company
  • Strong work ethic, loyal, trustworthy, honest, team player
  • Proven ability to multi-task and have regular contact with executives, managers, and employees
  • Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of personality types
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess superior organizational skills and attention to details
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Must possess problem solving skills
  • College degree preferred

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
  • Generous Vacation and Sick Time
  • A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
  • Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
  • Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
  • Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
  • Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
  • Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
  • Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

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