Sales Estimator

Prime Appointments; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product training and mentoring

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Prime Appointments in Braintree, Essex, is recruiting a Sales Estimator for a permanent role paying £30,000 - £35,000 p.a. The role involves delivering technical quotations and engineering solutions, working with the technical sales and BD team, and meeting customers in person.

You will prepare detailed quotations, perform engineering calculations using company data, provide technical support during the quotation process, and liaise with suppliers and internal staff to ensure competitive,

Qualifications

• Prior background within an engineering/technical sales or estimating is required.
• Able to manage multiple quotations and deadlines.
• Ability to understand technical/engineering specifications.
• Strong engineering/technical aptitude.
• Must be well organised, a good communicator and a team player.
• Knowledge of drive systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations using company software and data.
• Perform engineering calculations and provide technical support during quotations.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers and internal staff to ensure accurate, competitive quotes.
• Maintain notes in the database and support the wider sales team with technical advice.

Skills

Engineering background

Technical sales experience

Quotation management

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Team player

Drive systems knowledge

Job description

A large & well established manufacturing company located in Braintree, Essex are currently recruiting for a Sales Estimator. This is a permanent role, paying between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience).

Overview of the role

As a Sales Estimator, you will be delivering technical quotations and engineering solutions for customers. You will be working closely with the technical sales and business development team internally. The role will involve working out engineering calculations as well as meeting with customers in person.

What does the position involve

• Preparing detailed quotations where required
• Producing calculations using the company software and manufacturing data provided
• Offering technical support to customers throughout the quotation process
• Speaking with suppliers externally and staff internally to ensure that quotes are as competitive and accurate as possible
• Provide exception customer service to customers
• Dealing with technical and commercial enquiries that would come through via email or phone
• Ensuring that accurate notes are being maintained on the database internally
• Helping the wider sales team with technical advice and product knowledge where applicable

Candidate requirements

• Prior background within an engineering/technical sales or estimating is required
• Able to manage multiple quotations and deadlines
• Ability to understand technical/engineering specifications
• Strong engineering/technical aptitude
• Must be well organised, a good communicator and a team player
• Knowledge of drive systems would be advantageous

Company Perks

• Full Product Training, Mentoring and ongoing support
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career progression withing a rapidly expanding business

Industry

Manufacturing and Production