Technical Sales Estimator

Technical Sales Estimator

Salary/Rate £38000 – £41000/annum

Hours of work:

Mon -thurs 07:15 – 4:30pm

Fri 07:15-12:15pm

Technical Estimator Benefits:

Bonuses available

Holidays 30 days per year plus bank holidays

The Technical Estimator Role:

The Technical Sales Estimator will have a great understanding of engineering and fabrication with the ability to read and work to complex engineering drawings. Experience in sales and estimating in a subcontract manufacturing environment is a must, mainly in the following areas: laser cutting, folding, welding & fabrication. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are required, along with being competent on basic PC packages and programs. Experience with an MRP/ERP system will be advantageous. Full training will be given on current systems and processes.

Daily duties will include:

• Preparing cost budgets and estimates for new contracts.
• Maintaining and improving current customer contracts and relationships, whilst also developing new ones.
• Adhering to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company.
• Working closely with management to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects.
• Keeping detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with clients.
• Preparing and submitting financial documents when required.
• Balancing multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline.
• Liaising with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes. This will include being part of production meetings when required.
• Attending weekly sales meetings with the sales manager to set achievable targets and goals.
• Visiting customers when required to generate new business and keep relationships between parties.

The successful candidate will receive full product and on-going training and will join a motivated sales team with a proven track record in meeting and exceeding targets.

Technical Estimator Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in the Industry
• Ability to work in a team environment
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong Customer-Facing Skills
• Sales, Customer Service
• Self-Management
• Initiative
• Ability to Manage Workloads
• Timely
• Self-Motivating
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Strong Math Skills
• Networking
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to Visit Client Sites