Sales Estimator

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fabrication industry seeks a Sales Estimator to join their team. This role focuses on engaging with clients to ensure their needs are met, creating detailed proposals, and fostering strong relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and strong communication skills, ready to take initiative in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in sales, estimating, or related role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with task management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to capture design and estimation information.
• Create detailed tender and quotation proposals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Job description

Our client is a key player in the fabrication industry, dedicated to meeting evolving client demands. They are looking for a Sales Estimator to join their team you will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring their requirements are met efficiently. As a Sales Estimator you will be responding to customers enquiries and quotations, maintaining databases and supporting new business development.

Sales Estimator responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement: Meet with clients to understand their requirements, capture necessary design and estimation information, and ensure clear communication throughout the estimation process.
• Estimating & Proposal Development: Create detailed tender and quotation proposals, including financial and descriptive information. Build up labour and material costs and follow up on these proposals to convert leads into confirmed projects.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues, ensuring consistent customer satisfaction.
• Self–Management: Independently manage schedules and appointments to effectively serve clients in Birmingham and the surrounding Midlands area.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Work Manager, foreman, and the Billingshurst support team to ensure project information is managed smoothly and accurately.

Skills & experience required:

• Experience: 1+ years in sales, estimating, or a related role in a similar industry. Prior experience in client relationship management and project estimation is advantageous.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer–oriented mindset.
• Organizational Skills: Self–motivated, with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently.
• Proactive Attitude: Enthusiastic about identifying improvement areas and taking initiative to implement change.

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.