Estimator/Sales Representative

About the role

The Estimator/Sales Representative is responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining client relationships to drive revenue growth within the construction and paving industry. This position serves as the primary relationship owner for an assigned group of client accounts, with responsibility for retention, growth, and strategic business development.

Responsibilities

• Engage new and existing users to provide value around how users can be more successful with our current portfolio
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and project management teams to prepare accurate and competitive proposals
• Participate in bid reviews and preconstruction meetings to align client expectations with project scope and company capabilities
• Present proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals with new and existing clients
• Engage with clients regularly to understand their upcoming projects, challenges, and long-term needs
• Proactively and efficiently manage resources with dedicated teams, virtual teams, and executive staff around opportunities to ensure successful outcomes
• Align the overall company solution to the customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: writing, editing, and presenting
• Able to resolve complex problems
• Build and maintain a consistently strong pipeline
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings to promote company services and strengthen client relationships
• Provide feedback to management regarding market opportunities, client feedback, and operational improvements
• Identify new and emerging vertical markets
• Provide a consultative sales approach to clients
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and team building skills and techniques are required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant past experience in sales
• Experience as a direct contributor carrying an individual quota, experience selling construction services specifically asphalt or concrete is preferred
• Ability and experience selling to Manager and Director levels within the organization
• Experience managing and directing the entire project cycle from beginning to close
• Candidate will be strategic in finding new business using technical knowledge and skillset
• Creation and execution of quarterly and annual business plans
• Good management presence, communication skills, and credibility
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual/quarterly goals and targets
• Attentive to forecasting and business reporting responsibilities
• At least an intermediate level in using Microsoft Office products. Especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Techonological orientation to utilize all software solutions for CRM, bid preparation and job cost