Vallen Distribution, Inc Sr. Estimator-WBS Deluge & Special Hazards

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
401K with discretionary company match - ( US positions only )
Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vitality Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement Opportunity.
Position Summary:
As the Vallen Senior Estimator you will help develop LSS Solutions for industrial customers. The estimator develops most effective system concepts, scopes of work and cost analysis/TIC estimates. You will make technical consultations for internal and external customers. The Senior Estimator will assist other Estimators with more complex projects and proposals. You will perform technical GAP Analysis of sites as a basis for projects for fee and assists with the coordination of proposals based on talent of other estimators and workload.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze information regarding product inventory levels, to identify opportunities and action plans to generate additional Vallen margin and customer cost savings
Capture special pricing agreements
Support the National and Regional Account RFQ process to drive sales revenue
Maintain vendor agreements, pertaining to the special pricing
Prepare technical reports (dashboards), memoranda, portals, and instructional manuals, as required
Participate in customer project/repair service activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Communicate with technical staff and or vendors to gather needed information for quoting/proposals and job requirements
Review and analyze company/customer prints for needed information to generate accurate proposals
Produce and distribute technical wright-ups, quotes, or proposals for all Life Safety System, Underground Fire Water Supply Systems, and any other service and or repair needs
Manage and coordinate Life Safety Systems and product quotation strategies
Capture, track, and report on quotation analysis, i.e. 'Quote Matrix'
Manage customer expectations & disputes
Resolve Customer Disputes
Ensure effective sales relationship training
Identify Cross Selling Opportunities for other Divisions and Opco's
Assist Administrative team on all awarded orders
Conduct field surveys as needed for "Request for Quotations" RFQ
Maintain current NFPA, Local and Industry Codes & Standards
Manage customer base ITM deficiencies and repair quotations
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
5 - 7 years related sales experience and/or training; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience and knowledgeable in all areas regarding Water-based, Special Hazards & Deluge and Foam
State and or NICET certification in water-based systems
Must be familiar with and understand NFPA 11, 13, 15, 20, 25 & 72
Demonstrated working knowledge of contract language, rebate and/or pricing practices
Demonstrate ability to analyze, research and identify data trends from which decisions can be made
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little supervision
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated strong planning, organizational and execution skills
Excellent customer service
SQL experience preferred
Requirements:
Must demonstrate good time management skills
Must possess customer site knowledge
Must possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Work Environment:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Long periods of time working on a computer and performing key-boarding activities
Customer site job visits required as needed to gather relevant data for proposals
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus
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