Sales Estimator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description The Fence Store is a Calgary, AB-based company specializing in comprehensive fencing solutions for residential and commercial clients. The organization focuses on providing quality products and services tailored to the specific needs of customers across the region. As a local business, The Fence Store values reliability, clear communication, and responsive customer support. Team members work closely with clients to ensure projects are accurately scoped and delivered to high standards. The company offers opportunities to contribute to growing a trusted, community-oriented fencing provider.
Role Description The Sales Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB, responsible for preparing accurate quotes and proposals for fencing projects. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing customer inquiries, conducting site visits or assessments, and gathering measurements and project details to develop cost estimates. The role involves collaborating with customers to understand their requirements, explaining product options and installation processes, and following up on estimates to support sales conversions. The Sales Estimator works closely with operations and installation teams to ensure estimates align with timelines, materials, and labor needs. This position also supports maintaining customer records, assisting with inbound calls and inquiries, and contributing to the overall growth and professionalism of The Fence Store.
Qualifications
Role Description The Sales Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB, responsible for preparing accurate quotes and proposals for fencing projects. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing customer inquiries, conducting site visits or assessments, and gathering measurements and project details to develop cost estimates. The role involves collaborating with customers to understand their requirements, explaining product options and installation processes, and following up on estimates to support sales conversions. The Sales Estimator works closely with operations and installation teams to ensure estimates align with timelines, materials, and labor needs. This position also supports maintaining customer records, assisting with inbound calls and inquiries, and contributing to the overall growth and professionalism of The Fence Store.
Qualifications
- Strong Customer Service and Communication skills to interact professionally with clients, understand project needs, and provide clear information.
- Demonstrated Sales and Business Development abilities to follow up on leads, support closing opportunities, and build long-term customer relationships.
- Proficiency in Project Estimation, including measuring sites, assessing material and labor requirements, and preparing accurate, detailed quotes.
- Basic math and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret drawings or site plans.
- Comfort working on-site and occasionally outdoors, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation considered an asset.
- Experience in construction, fencing, landscaping, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Ability to use common office and estimating software; familiarity with CRM or project management tools is an advantage.
- Organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple estimates and customer requests simultaneously.
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Responsibilities
Review customer inquiries, assess project sites, gather measurements and requirements, and prepare accurate fencing quotes and proposals. Explain product and installation options, follow up on estimates, coordinate with operations and installation teams, and support customer records and inquiries.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong customer service and communication skills, sales and business development abilities, and proficiency in estimating materials and labor. Basic math, analytical, organizational, and software skills are needed; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are assets, while related industry experience is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Sales
- Business Development
- Project Estimation
- Site Measurement
- Cost Estimation
- Basic Math
- Analytical Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Interpreting Drawings And Site Plans
- Organization
- Time Management
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Categories
- Sales
- Construction
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Fencing
- Construction
- Residential Projects
- Commercial Projects
- Sales Estimation
- Quotes
- Proposals
- Site Visits
- Site Measurements
- Material Requirements
- Labor Requirements
- Product Options
- Installation Processes
- Lead Follow-Up
- Sales Conversion
- Operations Coordination
- Customer Records
- Inbound Calls
- Drawings
- Site Plans
- Office Software
- Estimating Software
- CRM
- Project Management Tools
- Driver’s License