Rigging Sales Estimator

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Harnum Industries, an MEI Company, is a professional machinery moving, installation, rigging and crane operations, warehousing, custom concrete, steel fabrication, and transport services company serving New England since 1933.

Our day-to-day operations are guided by our shared values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results and this has positioned us to provide exceptional service to customers of all sizes ranging from Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Healthcare, and Institutional companies to every industry in between.

Our people are our best asset, and we invest in training, support, and providing the proper tools needed to succeed. If you are looking to be a part of a great team, please apply!

Position Summary :

The Outside Sales Estimator is primarily responsible for selling crane and / or rigging services to businesses and industrial or commercial establishments through in-person or telephone contact.

Will work closely with customers to understand required specifications and scope of work, and assist the sales and operations teams by drafting proposals, determine and monitor overall project costs including materials or equipment needed, and manpower or labor requirements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Actively and consistently contact leads and manage prospect lists.
• Develop positive relationships with existing and new customers and build a solid customer base of recurring business.
• Coordinate job walks and assist with customer bids / estimates to accurately price projects and gather scope of work information.
• Administer historical records by maintaining data on market / target areas and customer sales.
• Develop highly effective relationships with customers (internal and external), business partners, operations management, and support staff.
• Organize and manage projects and related data to ensure work order accuracy and that work orders contain all necessary information.
• Stay informed of industry trends and changes in the target market area through research and monitoring competition. Develop professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, trade shows, reviewing periodicals, or participating in professional societies.
• Monitors competition by compiling information on pricing, products, suppliers, delivery schedules, or merchandising techniques.
• Assist in finding or developing resolutions to customer complaints and offer ongoing support. Compile reports of customer issues and offer recommendations to management.
• Actively participate in sales meetings.
• Assist with collections and accounts receivables as needed.
• Local travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education) :

Minimum three (3) to ten (10) years of proven sales and field experience within the industrial or construction industries;

direct crane and rigging knowledge or related field experience highly desired.

• High school diploma or equivalent needed; technical or higher education helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of sales techniques, and project management skills.
• Highly self-directed and self-motivated. Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to make decisions or problem-solve with limited instruction or information.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals.
• Use effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to persuade and / or negotiate successfully using ethical practices.
• Computer knowledge using a Windows-based system; ability to use email (Outlook) and basic Excel and Word functions.
• Professional demeanor and ability to adapt to differing audiences.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Normal, climate-controlled office environment. Extended time sitting using a computer, keyboard / mouse, and telephone. Will be exposed to site-specific situations that may include climbing stairs or ladders, walking over uneven or rough terrain, and working in indoor or outdoor environments with exposure to inclement weather.

Additional Requirements :

Must be able to work in a high-functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Company Benefits : MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program.

Disclaimer : This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the Outside Sales Estimator and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and / or requirements.

MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M / F / Disabled / Vet Preferred Employer.

About MEI Rigging & Crating :

From our founding in the early 1990s as a metal fabricator to our growth as one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating and export packing services in the U.

S., MEI has had one constant theme : A commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction.MEI is driven by our corporate vision of excellence, market leadership, and enduring value and guided by our corporate values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results.

Last updated : 2024-05-10