Cladding Sales/Estimator

Position Summary: Advanced Exterior Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Salesperson / Estimator to join our growing Team in Charlotte, NC. Are you looking for a career environment you can be challenged and thrive in, all while supporting our world class Team that we consider family? AES is seeking a top producer / sales professional in the commercial high end cladding industry that is eager to learn, enthusiastic and up for an exciting challenge to assist in building a new location for us. Our Senior Sales Estimator is primarily responsible for building relationships with General Contractors and Architects and using contract documents to prepare a complete list of all job costs, including labor, material, equipment, and complimenting items necessary to complete the project followed by the development and presentation of a Proposal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively as part of a Team and understand sales and negotiating technique.
• Ability to build and strengthen strong customer relationships. Existing industry relationships are a plus!
• Maintain knowledge of architectural cladding designs and planning principles and procedures.
• Develop and present building estimates for cladding, façade and building envelop rain screen systems. ACM / MCM panels, metal panels systems, terra cota, ornamental screen walls, etc.
• Strong understanding of schematic plans, blueprints, and/or technical manuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of building components life cycle values and maintenance requirements.
• Skills in workflow analysis and management.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and/or supervision to architects, structural engineers, and independent building contractors.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of construction, architectural, and building firms.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to perform site inspections and/or approve installations.
• Other duties as assigned.