Estimator - Trade Shows

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments, and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life! We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package.

About the role

As an Estimator supporting our Rental Division in Las Vegas, you'll prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines. The Estimator also collaborates with the creative team to perform ballpark estimates on creative design. This position is an important role within the Estimating Department and comes with unique and exciting challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with concept development budgets
• Use established estimating templates, corporate operations yearly set rates and mark-up, and Master Service Agreement (MSA) client-specific set rates and mark-ups as communicated
• Daily review online estimate schedule/calendar, meet established estimate due dates, update estimate schedule/calendar
• Participate in put-to-detail meetings
• Maintain estimating records per Derse policy and procedures including but not limited to standardized physical files and all digital documentation placed in the appropriate client folders on the network
• Use preferred vendor program
• Prepare Quote proposals based on labor, material, and subcontracted costs for:
  • Tradeshows
  • Marketing Environments
  • Events (architectural elements)
  • Regional Programs
• Prepare Budgetary Guideline proposals based on labor, material, subcontracted costs, as well as published Exhibitor Service Manual information for Show Services / Transportation / I&D Production service work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working within live event & trade show industry preferred
• Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability