Sales Estimator

First Recruitment Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the fabrication industry in the UK is seeking a Sales Estimator to engage clients and manage estimations. You will develop relationships, create detailed proposals, and work independently. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in sales or estimating. This role is essential for ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in sales, estimating, or a related role in a similar industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand their requirements.
• Create detailed tender and quotation proposals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Estimating & Proposal Development

Relationship Building

Self-Management

Communication Skills

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.