Sales Estimator

Russell Taylor Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution solutions provider is seeking a Sales Estimating Engineer in Sutton in Ashfield. The role involves preparing sales tenders, liaising with customers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have strong sales and communication skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus. The position offers a competitive salary and various company benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday

Pension plan

Health insurance after 18 months

Flexible dress code

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing sales tenders.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to work within engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prepare sales tenders with the team.
• Liaise with customers at various stages of the sales process.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures.

Skills

Sales tender preparation

Customer liaison

Engineering compliance

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Sales Estimating Engineer — Location: Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham — Salary: £45k - £48k

Who will you be working for?

Our client has been established for over 50 years, they specialise in the design, build and testing of Bespoke distribution solutions. They have the in-house expertise to meet all of their clients LV distribution requirements, they manufacture LV Switchgear, package substations and power distribution units and many more.

What will you be doing?

• Evaluation and preparation of sales tenders in conjunction with other members of the sales team, internal and external.
• Liaison with potential new customers at enquiry stage.
• Compliance with the company's engineering standards and procedures when preparing Estimates and tenders for the Company's products.
• Liaison with customers at the order stage to ensure compliance with the Company's credit control procedures.
• Preparation of contract folders ready for handover to engineering and attend handover meetings.
• Continue liaison with customers at the post enquiry stage and post order stage as necessary to maintain continuity and goodwill.
• Close liaison with Engineering department to ensure conformity with the agreed build specification for our products and any works to be undertaken on site.
• Liaise with the engineering team providing support as required regarding any cost variations to the contracts.
• Assessment of new supply products and techniques in conjunction with other sales and engineering staff.
• Attend meetings as required and requested either internally or at customer offices or sites.
• If skilled in CAD and as workload demands assist with the Creation of Sales General Arrangement Layout drawings and single line Power schematics using AutoCAD working from sketches produced by yourself or other members of the Sales team.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, 30- minute unpaid lunch, early finish on Friday 39 hours
• 24 days hols service-related scheme to reach 26 days by year 5, plus 8 bank hols
• Pension 3% employer, 5% employee
• BUPA post 18 months
• Dress for the diary dress-code
• Progressive company with great career opportunities

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