Design Estimator

Hunter Selection; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

22 days holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Design Estimator in Swansea. You will produce precise 2D AutoCAD drawings to accompany quotations and actively respond to customer inquiries received by phone, email, website contact forms and social media.

You will interpret customer requirements, provide knowledgeable advice, prepare accurate quotations and recommend suitable products, aiming to improve conversion rates through proactive follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, technical sales or customer service roles.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with manufacturing or construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings to accompany customer quotations.
• Handle customer enquiries by phone, email, website forms and social media.
• Understand customer requirements by asking the right questions and providing knowledge-based advice.
• Produce accurate and commercially sound quotations.
• Recommend suitable products and solutions based on customer needs and budget.
• Follow up quotations to build relationships and improve conversion rates.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Design Estimator

Swansea

£28,000 - £32,000 plus bonus, pension and more.

Benefits Package

• A starting salary of between £28,000 - £32,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Part of a large International Group, this successful manufacturer leads the way in R&D and solutions to industry. The business has developed over 150 variations are experiencing excellent progress in the market. They have exciting growth plans to double the turnover over the next 5 years and they are currently looking for a Design Estimator to support this.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings to accompany customer quotations
• Proactively handle customer enquiries received by phone, email, website contact forms and social media
• Understand customer requirements by asking the right questions and providing knowledgeable advice
• Produce accurate and commercially appropriate quotations
• Recommend suitable products and solutions based on customer requirements, specification and budget
• Follow up quotations proactively, developing customer relationships and working to improve conversion rates

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an estimating, technical sales, customer service or similar customer-facing role
• Experience within a manufacturing or construction related environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with customers
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings
• Good understanding of technical drawings and an appreciation of manufacturing processes

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.