Sales and Estimator

Manpower Group (UK); Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Early finish Fridays

Company pension

On-site parking

Training & progression

Descripción de la vacante

Manpower is seeking a Sales & Estimator in Nottingham with a strong grasp of CNC machining and manufacturing processes. You will convert customer enquiries into competitive quotations and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to assess requirements and determine costs.

Ideal candidates will read engineering drawings, estimate manufacturing costs, and negotiate subcontract services to secure profitable new business opportunities.

Formación

• Experience in Estimating, Sales Estimator, Quotations, or Commercial role within precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing costs, materials, machining times and subcontract processes.

Responsabilidades

• Review customer enquiries, technical drawings and specifications.
• Develop manufacturing methods and determine material, machining and production requirements.
• Calculate machining times and overall production costs.
• Obtain and negotiate pricing for subcontract services and external processes.
• Prepare detailed and accurate quotations within agreed timescales.
• Follow up quotations and support business development activities to maximise conversion rates.
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Operations teams to confirm costs, capability and capacity.
• Maintain accurate customer, supplier and quotation records within the ERP system.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to estimating accuracy and commercial performance.

Conocimientos

CNC machining knowledge

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisation

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Descripción del empleo

Sales & Estimator Location: Nottingham Salary: £38,000 Hours: 39 hours per week (with an early finish on Fridays)

About the Role

Manpower are looking for a Sales & Estimator with a strong understanding of CNC machining and manufacturing processes to support business growth by converting customer enquiries into accurate, competitive quotations. This role will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to assess requirements, calculate manufacturing costs, and secure profitable new business opportunities. The successful candidate will have experience with CNC-machined components and be confident interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Develop manufacturing methods and determine material, machining, and production requirements.
• Calculate machining times and overall production costs.
• Obtain and negotiate pricing for subcontract services and external processes.
• Prepare detailed and accurate quotations within agreed timescales.
• Follow up quotations and support business development activities to maximise conversion rates.
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Operations teams to confirm costs, capability, and capacity.
• Maintain accurate customer, supplier, and quotation records within the ERP system.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to estimating accuracy and commercial performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Estimating, Sales Estimator, Quotations, or Commercial role within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling, turning, and general machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of manufacturing costs, materials, machining times, and subcontract processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

• Working within a subcontract precision engineering environment.
• Knowledge of a range of manufacturing and finishing processes.
• Previous experience of customer-facing sales or account management activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression within a growing engineering business.