Moving Estimator
ひっこしみつもりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
A job that involves visiting customers' homes or offices, surveying the volume of belongings and special notes, calculating moving costs, and creating estimate sheets.
Description
Moving estimators visit customers' residences or offices to thoroughly survey the volume and size of belongings, the condition of removal routes, elevator availability, packing needs, etc. Based on the survey results, they select the number of workers and vehicles to use, estimate necessary materials, and calculate the moving charges. They create estimate sheets and present and explain them to customers. By improving estimate accuracy, they prevent troubles on the day of the move and contribute to increasing customer satisfaction. In recent years, rough estimates based on online photos or provided information are also made in some cases.
Future Outlook
Moving demand is influenced by economic conditions and changes in lifestyles, but stable demand continues with the increase in single-person moves and office relocations. Introduction of technologies such as online estimates and AI image analysis is progressing, and efficiency improvements are expected.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly to changing situations / Attentive to details / Good with people / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from work possible / Fieldwork / Must work weekends and holidays / Remote possible
Career Path
Estimate Staff (Junior) → Senior Estimator → Estimate Leader/Team Leader → Sales Manager → Business Unit Manager
Required Skills
Belongings Volume Measurement / Communication Skills / Estimate Creation / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driving / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
CAD (Verification Work) / Customer Negotiation Skills / Estimate Creation / Foreign Language Support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately grasp the dimensions of furniture and the condition of removal routes. |
| Communication Skills | Because they directly interact with customers and need to accurately ascertain their requests. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Estimate Appraiser
- Moving Estimate Representative
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