Fastener Sales Estimator – Quotation & Margin Expert

Aspion Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Monthly team performance bonus

Company pension

Job summary

Aspion, on behalf of a well-established Birmingham manufacturer and supplier in the fastener industry, is seeking an experienced Sales Estimator to join the growing commercial team. The role focuses on preparing accurate quotations, costing jobs, and supporting customers while protecting target margins.

The successful candidate will review drawings, identify costs across material, manufacturing and operations, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, and work to convert enquiries into orders

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent commercial awareness with margins and profitability in mind.
• Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Experience liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate quotations and cost estimates for customer enquiries and projects.
• Reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to determine costs.
• Costing jobs independently considering material, manufacturing and operational costs.
• Liaising with customers to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Working with production, purchasing and sales to ensure pricing and lead times.
• Sourcing material and subcontract costs where required.
• Negotiating pricing with suppliers to maximise profitability.
• Following up quotations and converting enquiries into orders.
• Maintaining records of quotations, pricing structures and customer information.
• Providing technical and commercial support to customers.
• Monitoring market trends and raw material costs.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Customer liaison

Quotation management

Multitasking

Job description

Aspion, on behalf of a well-established Birmingham manufacturer and supplier in the fastener industry, is seeking an experienced Sales Estimator to join the growing commercial team. The role focuses on preparing accurate quotations, costing jobs, and supporting customers while protecting target margins.

The successful candidate will review drawings, identify costs across material, manufacturing and operations, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, and work to convert enquiries into orders