Lead Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Sales Estimator will be responsible for leading a team of Estimators and completing Estimates for projects across the business. The role involves working with clients conceptualizing, planning, and preparing estimations and creative design proposals for presentation. In addition, you will work with the executive team in finding new opportunities that align with the corporate strategy, identify sales leads, and maintain relationships with current and new contacts. This role will provide you with support to obtain new leads and drive new sales. You are innovative, creative and a team player who is able to lead by example in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
The successful candidate will predominantly be based remotely in Toronto or the GTA working within the current Sales team, developing relationships with key stakeholders, bidding on projects, and hosting visits for showroom tours and qualification. Some site visits may be required. He/she is detail oriented and can confidently support production, installation, and client inquiries as needed. The selected candidate will work closely with Production, Installations, Purchasing and Service departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and lead a team of Estimators in multiple locations across Canada
Meet clients in showroom and onsite to understand space being designed
Prepare pricing estimates for projects and submit written proposals to clients
Coordinate the supply of railing products for project sites
Maintain and monitor schedules to ensure on-time, high-quality installations
Assist in monitoring construction conformity and compliance with plans, specifications, and codes
Participates in various departmental and interdepartmental meeting or training as required
Prequalify potential clients with appropriate questions to establish budget, timelines, and compatibility, prepare quotations and site installation meetings as required
Manage clients’ expectations by informing them of company processes, policies, and timelines
Manage and plan workflow for the entire design process from start to finish
Update clients of business changes such as product offering, pricing, or assembly options
Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Must have 5+ years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with within aluminum railings
Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Reliability, integrity, passion and in-person presentation skills with a strong ability to establish relationships and close deals
Exceptional, industry leading, customer service skills with a proven strength in exceeding client expectations and an ability to identify best product and fit for client needs
Excellent planning, coordination, and scheduling skills
High-energy, detail-oriented, results-driven, self-motivated individual
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Must be flexible with work hours

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No