Estimator

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Based in Forest Glen, QLD, the Estimator at Spence Doors, part of the ASSA ABLOY group, plays a crucial role in reading and interpreting commercial plans, resolving conflicting specs, and delivering accurate quotes for custom door and frame solutions while supporting the sales process and keeping CRM up to date. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of estimating experience, a solid understanding of construction materials and door systems, excellent plan reading and B2B communication, and a proactive, energetic go getter mindset. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate plan-to-quote success with concrete project outcomes, show inbound RFQ handling and collaboration with the BDM and manufacturing, and highlight proficiency with Windows-based tools and willingness to engage in training and industry events.

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door-opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

Spence Doors offers the broad range of commercial doors and frames as well as Door Solutions and is part of the ASSA ABLOY group. We work with architects, builders, and building owners to deliver doors and door solutions that ensure fit for purpose options and provide longevity and aesthetic value, in traditional and contemporary styles.

About the Role

Based in Forest Glen, QLD, the Estimator will play an integral role within the QLD sales team. This role is well supported by a high-performing team of Estimators and Sales professionals and will require you to focus on understanding the customer needs, quoting, and supporting close of the sale. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will generate accurate quotes for custom-made products and secure orders from both current and prospective clients.

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reading and interpreting commercial construction plans to accurately estimate the type and quantity of doors required in the project.
• Identifying conflicting specifications between architectural plans and door/finishing schedules.
• Providing advice to customers on best options on fit for purpose doors that also matches their needs
• Actioning inbound leads, customer RFI and RFQ’s without letting any major opportunities fall through the cracks.
• Contributing to achieving sales targets by working with the BDM to meticulously following up quotes and closing sales
• Maintaining a close, regular & professional working relationship with existing & prospective customers to maximise Spence Door Group market share.
• Delivering excellence in customer service.
• Keeping CRM up to date.
• Attending Sales Meetings, Training Sessions and other industry events as required.

About you

To be effective in this role, you must have some technical aptitude (you can read plans and understand how things come together) particularly in the construction environment.  We are also seeking a real go-getter.  Someone with energy, passion and experience in solution-based selling.  Someone that is proactive and confident to speak to customers in a B2B environment. You must have a positive outlook, be enthusiastic and energetic.  You must be geared to find solutions for customers and add value to the selling process.

  In addition, to be considered for this role you must have the following:

•          2 years+ estimating experience
•          Basic understanding of construction materials, preferably in respect to the supply of frames – pressed metal, timber jambs, cavity sliding. Doors – Timber, fire rated, acoustic etc.
•          Ability to understand and determine information from plans, specifications, and schedules.
•          Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to confidently communicate with management, clients, specifiers, and subcontractors.
•          Strong attention to detail and sound skills in the use of windows suite of tools.
•          Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
•          Excellent planning, time management and prioritisation skills.
•          Previous experience in Manufacturing and Sales will be highly regarded.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.