Roofing Account Manger

Growing roofing Company in Chicago. 2 Sales/Estimator roles. Looking to hire ASAP - Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs - Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers - Sales Pipeline: Responsible for identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.

Specific Objectives: Estimating and Bidding: o Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents. o Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials o Prepare quotations/bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information. o Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions.

Product and Purchasing: o Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters. o Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques. Customer Satisfaction/Business Development: o Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

Projects: o Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects. o Maintain accurate and up to date project files. Required Knowledge & Skills: Product: o Must be well versed in all single-ply roofing materials as well as single-ply methods of attachments.

o Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs. o Ability to compile and prepare project submittals. Analytical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.

Project Management: o Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills. o Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders. o Data management: Most project documents are managed electronically.

Proficiency with software technology including Excel and Word is a must. DataForma is a plus. o Team coordination: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.

Experience: 2+ years' experience in Construction Sales or as an Estimator in roofing or in commercial construction