What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Sales Estimator - Enviroscapes - Louisville Ohio position at Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services Inc?
Are you detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency? Do you pride yourself on organization, capable of prioritizing several projects simultaneously? Are great pay, benefits and advancement opportunities important to you? Are you ready to join a FUN team that designs and builds world class projects? If this sounds like you, we invite you to take your career to the next level and apply now!
Company Summary:
Enviroscapes has been recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s BEST PLACES TO WORK. We believe in a competitive work environment and challenge the Enviroscapes team to Innovate and Inspire. We take pride in the quality of our team; we want to Raise the Bar and do so by offering an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.
Job Summary:
The Landscape Design and Estimator must be thoroughly familiar with designing all aspects of landscape construction to include site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection and placement, hardscapes, water features, lighting, etc. This position monitors the installation of landscape and irrigation projects daily and interfaces with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Our Designer/Estimator is the face of the Company with our clients.
You will play a critical role in driving revenue growth by accurately estimating contracts for our Design/Construction Division to include landscape maintenance and snow & ice management services. The sales estimator is responsible for coordinating and validating the key information to process a new estimate, initiate the takeoff process, input the takeoff data and build the appropriate contract(s) as requested by the salesperson. All employees are expected to carry out the company’s Purpose and Core Values.
As a Landscape Sales Estimator at Enviroscapes, you must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:
Experience in civil construction industry such as underground utilities, earthwork , and/or road construction is a plus. Experience/Degree in Landscape, Architecture, Construction, Business, or equivalent is preferred.
- Collaborate across sales and operations to ensure the estimating process is working effectively and efficiently. Make recommendations for process improvement and training as appropriate. AutoCAD would be a preferred skill set.
- Validate accuracy of new estimate information received from business development managers, account managers, Design/Construction Team members, and branch managers.
- Process takeoff requests accurately and timely; manage pipeline to meet deadlines and priorities.
- Review the set up of properties in Aspire for accuracy and completeness. Make edits as needed.
- Document status updates in a timely manner.
- Enter takeoff data into correct properties.
- Create Opportunity in Aspire, ensuring information matches the work requested by the client.
- Follow up with sales/operations for approvals or adjustments to ensure timely and accurate completion of contracts.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external clients throughout the entire sales process.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify areas to improve to either speed up the process or improve output quality.
- Meet or exceed sales process timeline flow goals.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, including proper handling of confidential and private information. Perform any other duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with team members and/or customers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent with three to five years’ landscape industry experience
Experience building estimates for Design/Construction, landscape maintenance, commercial snow & ice management, landscaping, or a related field.
Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Suite and the ability to quickly learn new software programs
Understanding of landscape maintenance and snow & ice management templates, kits, and basic operations strongly preferred
Enviroscapes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
