Have technical experience in the manufacturing or engineering sectors?
If so, I have an opportunity to join a large manufacturing business who offer a wide range of steel/metal fabrication services including 2D and 3D laser cutting, folding, robot welding and water-jet cutting to name just a few.
Due to growth and an internal promotion, there is a position available within the sales office as a sales estimator, where you will be creating quotes from technical drawings, using the internal quoting system.
Ideally we are looking for people with estimating experience within the metal industry, however if you have experience of quoting customers in a similar industry then we can provide training.
Main responsibilities
- Interpret customer drawings and requirements
- Use company software and systems to collate quotations and packages
- Work with Suppliers for material and sub-contract costs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and distributors
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g. production, finance) to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction
- Negotiate prices and contracts with clients and suppliers
Required skills/attributes
- 1 year in a technical sales/estimating role
- manufacturing/engineering experience advantageous
- good verbal and written communication
- ability to build relationships with customers
- ability to use own initiative
- positive attitude and enthusiastic nature
Training and progression
- Opportunities to complete engineering training courses
- Realistic progression as seen with the internal promotion creating this vacancy
Job details
- 7.45 – 16.30 Monday – Thursday
- 7.45 – 12.15 Friday
- 28 days holiday
- Profit related bonuses
- Basic salary up to £35k DOE