Estimator

Estimator Position

Five Star Painting of Wilmington is a locally owned painting service business that has been in business since 2011. We are looking for an Estimator to join our team, our team of qualified experts live our code of values focusing on delivering the best painting services in the industry. As an Estimator, you are a key team member upholding our commitment to customer satisfaction and professionalism. You are responsible for preparing estimates within the scope of work while growing new relationships and cultivating existing relationships. Exemplifying our code of values, you show respect and courtesy to all customers and employees. This position is right for you if you are self-motivated, proactive, thrive in fast moving environments and are able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. You must have communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers and are able to effectively manage a variety of situations on a day-to-day basis. This is a full-time commission-based position. The ideal applicant would have a sales background with a willingness to call on new residential and commercial customers, which could include networking, event presentations, and other marketing activities. Knowledge in the home improvement industry would be a plus but not required.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Meet with customers to estimate cost of jobs and services
• Follow up with prospective customers by phone or email
• Ensure that our customers' needs and their expectations are clearly communicated and accurately documented on a written proposal
• Schedule color consultants if necessary
• Meeting with painters and other subcontractors to review scope of work on jobs.
• Ensure that all field marketing programs are being executed

Job Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills a plus
• Detail-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Professional appearance and personality
• Team player who can work independently on a day to day basis.

Includes a phone, gas allowance, and a flexible work schedule