Mecho is hiring for an Estimator based in our Long Island City Corporate Headquarters 

Since 1969 the Architectural and Design community has trusted Mecho to deliver the highest quality and most innovative products for solar control.

Through our commitment to environmentally responsible, human-centric design, energy-saving products and control systems, we are known as the premier solution provider for state-of-the-art manual, motorized, automated, and integrated shading systems.  From the original clutch operated solar shade to our automated motorized shading systems, Mecho continues to defy convention in the commercial shade industry. 

Job Duties

• Process new incoming requests through CRM, ERP and internal Estimating systems.
• Responsible for processing proposals; recording retention; addressing customer concerns and questions; and working to meet or beat formalized goals and objectives.
• Processing and delivering professionally written proposals and documentation packages on time.
• Ensuring proposals meet or exceed the customers needs, requirements and expectations.
• Working with key stakeholders to establish a winning proposal strategy for high level or high value projects.
• Upholding impeccable record keeping practices in both hard copy and soft copy format.
• Keeping the proposal estimating system up to date in a timely manner.
• Working with the sales department to improve the hit rate.
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, systems and processes. 

Salary Range: $60,000- $70,000

Education and Experience

• 2 to 4 years experience of related proposal generation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience with electronically controlled high end window roller shading systems is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer (Word/Excel) skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/writing)
• Ability to read architectural drawings is a plus
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment is a plus
• Analytical skills is a plus

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
• Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement