Estimator, Business

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Full Time La Mesa, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $ Annually

Kaizen Collision Center – La Mesa, California
Full-Time | Up to 6% Commission | $200,000+ Earning Potential

If you're already writing strong numbers, closing repairs, managing a heavy book of business, and driving production,
you shouldn't have to settle for average earning potential.

Kaizen Collision Center is looking for an
experienced, high-performing Collision Repair Estimator for our
La Mesa, California location.

This is not an entry-level opportunity.

We're looking for a
producer.

Someone who can take an opportunity and turn it into a repair order.

Someone who can sell the job, build the repair plan, manage the file, communicate with the customer, work with the carrier, and keep production moving.

If you're one of the strongest estimators in your current shop, we want to talk to you.

Your performance matters.

That's why this opportunity offers
up to 6% commission with the potential to earn more than $200,000 annually.

Compensation is based on experience, production, performance, and the applicable compensation plan.

The opportunity is here. What you do with it is up to you.

We need someone who knows how to
capture business.

You should be comfortable:

• Turning estimates into scheduled repairs
• Selling the customer on why they should repair with your shop
• Building trust quickly
• Writing accurate, profitable repair plans
• Managing supplements aggressively and accurately
• Working directly with insurance companies and adjusters
• Understanding DRP expectations and requirements
• Communicating with technicians, parts, paint, and production
• Managing multiple active repairs without losing control of your files
• Identifying bottlenecks before they affect delivery
• Keeping customers informed throughout the repair
• Driving cycle time
• Delivering an exceptional customer experience

Good.

We want an estimator who understands that performance can be measured.

You should know:

Your closing ratio.

Your gross profit.

Your supplement activity.

Your cycle time.

And when something isn't moving, you don't wait for someone else to fix it.

You take ownership.

We're looking for candidates with professional collision repair estimating experience and a strong understanding of:

• Complete repair planning
• Customer sales and closing
• Insurance negotiations
• Supplements
• DRP procedures
• Gross profit and repair economics
• Production and cycle-time management

Progressive claims experience is a plus.

I-CAR, ASE, and OEM certifications are preferred.

A valid driver's license is preferred.

Our La Mesa location serves customers throughout
La Mesa, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Santee, San Diego, College Area, and surrounding East County communities.

With access to major corridors includingI-8, SR-125, SR-94, and the greater San Diego freeway network
, this is a market with significant collision repair opportunity.

We're looking for someone who knows how to capitalize on it.

• Up to 6% commission
• Opportunity to earn $200,000+
• Consistent repair opportunities
• Established insurance and DRP relationships
• Experienced production teams
• OEM-focused repair procedures
• Leadership that understands production
• Paid OEM and industry training
• Advancement opportunities within a growing collision repair organization

Kaizen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Curative Medical Insurance
• $0 deductible
• $0 in-network copays
• $0 in-network…