Engineering / Technical Sales Estimator

Adecco; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering/Technical Sales Estimator to join its sales team in Lichfield. This role involves handling technical inquiries, providing estimates, and maintaining customer relationships within the engineering sector. Candidates should have a background in engineering or construction and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Bonus: 5% annual bonus based on performance

34 days of holiday

Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment at 4%, matched by the company up to 5%

Health Benefits: Life cover and cash plan through Westfield Health

Flexible Options: Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Background in estimating/sales within Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in a commercial role within the construction industry is desirable.
• Proactive approach to understanding and meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for technical enquiries and sales.
• Research and identify prospective construction projects.
• Support customers in understanding requirements and suggested products.

Skills

Read/Understand engineering drawings

Provide quotations/estimations to customers

Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships

Technical competence in steel reinforcement applications

Construction industry experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Job description

Engineering/Technical Sales Estimator

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and thriving industry? We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Technical Sales team in Litchfield. If you have a passion for sales and a background in the construction/Engineering sector, or a degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

You will be at the heart of our sales operations, leading negotiations and providing solutions that meet our customer's needs. Your expertise will help us maintain our high standards of Environmental, Health, and Safety while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Read/Understand engineering drawings
• Provide quotations/estimations to customers
• Background in estimating/sales within Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction (strong advantage)
• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (strong advantage)
• Previous experience in a commercial role within the construction industry is desirable
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships
• Proactive approach to understanding and meeting customer needs
• Technical competence in steel reinforcement applications and associated costs
• Construction industry experience (sales with ground workers, civil contractors, frame contractors, etc) is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for technical enquiries and sales, negotiating high volume sales with existing and new customers who are of strategic importance to the organisation
• Research and identify prospective construction projects and the appropriate individuals to build relationships with
• Identify customer requirements through appropriate communication channels and refer if outside area of responsibility
• Support customers in understanding what they want from their project to suggest appropriate products
• Use the Pricing Bands guidelines and pricing matrix to make decisions on what to quote the customer
• Suggest appropriate additional products and services
• Review status of quoted projects and identify open quotes; contact to enquire up to date customer requirements
• Ensure all lost quotes are captured in the appropriate system
• Maintain accurate contract files and diaries so that potential claims can be countered
• Understand and provide take-offs for manufactured material from drawings
• Deal with customer queries by providing answers with technical confidence and product knowledge
• Develop and maintain positive relationships that will generate future sales and repeat business
• Open and maintain effective communication channels with prospective customers
• Undertake customer/site visits where necessary
• Communicate customer feedback and information on customer and competitor activity to appropriate contacts within the organisation so that they can respond to changing market conditions and customer demands
• Anticipate customer needs to secure quotes before customers seek from our competitors
• Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the market position for the company's products and services
• Research and develop in depth knowledge of the market position for the group's products and services
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the main competitors in the industry and recommend strategies to maintain the group's position relative to the competition
• Identify opportunities for added value projects and ad hoc business requirements
• Support the activities of the wider Commercial Team by providing information or administrative assistance as required
• Resolve problems and customer complaints
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure production schedules are delivered to meet standards and deadlines
• Manage specific projects or undertake specific project activity as determined by the business or line manager
• Travel to specific locations in order to undertake role requirements as required
• Represent the function or business at meetings or events as required
• Undertake any reasonable request in order to support the needs of the business

What We Offer

• Salary: £30,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience
• Bonus: 5% annual bonus based on performance
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time hours, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm), with 34 days of holiday
• Pension Scheme: Auto‑enrolment at 4%, matched by the company up to 5%
• Health Benefits: Life cover at three times your basic salary and a cash plan through Westfield Health
• Flexible Options: Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and various annual schemes for savings and leave

Apply Now! Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for the role.

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