Commercial Sales Estimator

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction company in Ashford is seeking a Commercial Sales Estimator. The role involves responding to sales enquiries, preparing detailed quotes, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of B2B sales experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary with commission, and allows for hybrid working after training.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus commission

Comprehensive training

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of B2B sales experience required.
• Background in construction or technical sales is desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound sales enquiries via phone and email.
• Prepare accurate quotations and bills of quantity.
• Liaise with internal teams to meet customer needs.
• Maintain CRM with accurate client information.
• Manage your own sales pipeline and conduct follow-ups.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent communication

Strong IT literacy

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Job description

Commercial Sales Estimator - Hybrid (Ashford, Kent)

Full-Time | Permanent | Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced B2B salesperson with a flair for detail, organisation, and customer service? We're seeking a motivated Commercial Sales Estimator to join a well-established and highly respected company within the construction industry.

The Company

Our client is a long-standing, family-run business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction solutions across residential, commercial, and high-security markets. With decades of success behind them, they are continuing to grow and now need a driven individual to join their Commercial Sales team in Ashford.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who enjoys a balance of customer interaction and technical estimating. You'll be responding to incoming commercial enquiries, preparing detailed quotations, and maintaining your own pipeline of opportunities — supporting the business in delivering exceptional service to its diverse customer base.

Once trained on the company's systems and processes, you'll have the flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity, splitting your time between the office and home.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound sales enquiries via phone, email, and web chat.
• Prepare accurate and detailed quotations and bills of quantity.
• Liaise with internal teams (production, design, logistics) to ensure customer needs are met.
• Maintain CRM and tender databases with accurate and up-to-date client information.
• Manage your own pipeline, conduct timely follow-ups, and close sales.
• Build and nurture long‑term relationships with repeat and prospective clients.
• Support the wider sales team with additional tasks as required.

About You

• Minimum 1 year of B2B sales experience (essential).
• Background in construction, estimating, or technical sales (desirable).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and customer service skills.
• Strong IT literacy and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport (due to location).

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary plus commission structure.
• Hybrid working after initial training period.
• Comprehensive training on all systems and procedures.
• Supportive, family‑oriented company culture.
• Benefits including company pension, private medical insurance, employee discount, life insurance, and free on‑site parking.