What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Estimator - Farmingdale, NY position at Americold- Farmingdale?
Americold, a Tech24 Company, are a full-service commercial kitchen equipment repair company. We provide complete foodservice equipment maintenance and repair services for restaurants, QSRs, convenience stores, retailers, coffee shops, and concessions operations; specializing in commercial cooking, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment. We are a nationwide company, headquartered in Greenville, SC with local branches located coast to coast.
The Estimator will be communicating closely with Technicians to help identify and outline recommended scopes of work for equipment repair solutions. Estimator will also be responsible for submitting these estimates, both verbally and formally, including customer follow up and pursuit of proposal approval.
The Estimator should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator through a variety of mediums.
Duties:
- Analyzing scope of work and specifications to understand quoting requirements
- Create professional written estimates to forward for customer approval
- Work closely with the technicians to ensure all necessary information is available to complete the estimate
- Compiling comprehensive cost estimates, including breakdown of labor, materials and other associated costs
- Work closely with the parts specialist to ensure accurate part pricing
- Send estimates to customers, explaining cost breakdowns, and addressing any questions
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers and vendors
- Enter approved jobs into Sage software
- Prepare/Issue purchase orders to vendors
- Create and suggest procedures to streamline the estimate process
Requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years estimating experience preferred
- Knowledge of commercial refrigeration industry a plus
- Above average computer stills including Microsoft Office and Google on-line tools
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to type estimates efficiently and effectively
- Ability to professionally interact with customers and team members
- Knowledge of HVAC/R refrigeration parts and materials
- Knowledge of Sage 300 is a plus
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits Include (but not limited to):
- Top pay for experience
- Full benefit package including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, holidays and your birthday!
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
Tech24 is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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