Estimator/Inside Sales Representative

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Position Summary

Aire Serv of Chesapeakeis a full-service, dynamic organization that exceeds at customer service in the fast-paced Boiler and Mechanical Industry. Most of our clients are longstanding customers who prefer a relationship with a vendor that has knowledge of their account, knows the materials and services they order, and how they like to do business. Aire Serv employees build relationships with their clients by providing unmatched customer service and superior knowledge of our products and services. We are a one-stop, full-service Boiler, HVAC, and Mechanical Contractor.

We are actively searching for a full-time Estimator/Inside Sales Representative for our Portsmouth, VA location. The overall expectation of the Estimator is to design and offer the optimal solution to the customer and calls for an assertive and fast-paced approach for the distribution (sales) activities. This position requires a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for professionally representing our services, generating leads, issuing estimates, and cultivating prospects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare project estimates by gathering specifications, plan sets, and related documents.
• Proactive follow-up on bid projects with communication with the team.
• Support outside sales staff including gathering information, and assist in providing pricing and product information to clients.
• Process sales orders including arranging timely delivery to best fit the customer’s needs.
• The successful candidate must enjoy working with numbers, possess the ability to follow up and close a sale, and have outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and master technical knowledge of construction and environmental products and provide education to the client on their applications.
• Cultivate and maintain professional working relationships internally, with customers and vendors.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company. This person will be an active member of the team and fill in as needed, taking a dynamic approach to serving our customers and finding solutions.
• Proactive sales and be comfortable and efficient at prospecting for new clients and opportunities as well as growing existing accounts.
• Must utilize excellent communication skills, adept time management, and proficient organizational skills to successfully manage accounts and maintain inner office processes with the utmost level of accuracy.

Qualifications for the successful candidate include:

• Two years of previous Customer Service/Sales experience is desired, preferably in the Boiler (Steam and Hydronic), Mechanical, and HVAC industries.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, detailed oriented, multi-tasker, problem solver, independent and confident.
• Must thrive and find enjoyment in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent computer knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn and master technical construction and environmental applications to utilize a consultive sales approach.

Aire Serv of Chesapeake offers an attractive benefits package including:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Company-paid Group Life Insurance
401K Plan
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays

• All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Aire Serv® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.