Sales Estimator

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of industrial products in Leeds is seeking a Sales Estimator to produce accurate costings and support sales teams. Candidates should have experience with CAD and a background in engineering or manufacturing. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £37,000, along with generous benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities. This position provides a chance to contribute to product development and improve internal processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£37,000+ DOE)

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Free on-site parking

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Sickness Bonus Scheme

Modern office environment

In-house training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, engineering, or manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to produce accurate costings and handle customer requests professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate material, labour, and service costings.
• Input and manage cost data within company systems (Excel and CRM).
• Review and process all Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
• Communicate with internal and external sales teams.
• Create CAD drawings when required.

Skills

Experience with CAD or similar design software

Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Job description

Sales Estimator
Salary: £37,000+ DOE
Location: Leeds
Hours: 39 hours per week (Office-based)

About the Role

A leading manufacturer of industrial and technical products based in Leeds is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Sales Estimator to join their growing team. This role is ideal for an individual with experience in estimating, engineering, or manufacturing who wants to play a key role in supporting growth and developing efficient processes.

Role Overview

As a Sales Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate costings, supporting sales teams, generating technical drawings when required, and ensuring customer requests are handled professionally and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate material, labour, and service costings.
• Input and manage cost data within company systems (Excel and CRM).
• Review and process all Requests for Quotes (RFQs) in line with agreed priorities.
• Communicate with internal and external sales teams to resolve queries.
• Create CAD drawings where required and maintain proper filing of all drawings.
• Identify differences between estimated and actual costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across internal processes.
• Contribute to product and process standardisation and new product development.
• Uphold high ethical standards when handling commercial information.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues to support sales activity.
• Undertake any additional duties as required.

Essential

• Experience with CAD or similar design software.
• Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£37,000+ DOE).
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Sickness Bonus Scheme.
• Modern office environment.
• In-house training and development opportunities.

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.