Sales Estimator

Green Folk; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Sick pay

Opportunities for development and growth

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Sales Estimator for a Somerset-based precision manufacturer. The role involves preparing customer quotes, optimizing manufacturing operations, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have experience in precision engineering, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering opportunities for development and growth, with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working in precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.
• Able to work independently.
• Any previous experience within engineering sales estimation would be highly advantageous.
• Preparing customer quotations with the support of key specifications and technical drawings.
• Liaising closely with customers, estimating production times, bringing in subcontractor elements where applicable.
• Reviewing and responding to RFQ’s interpreting and understanding technical drawings.
• Manage and maintain key technical documents and records.
• Communicating with customers effectively by providing insights and updates on progress.
• Managing stakeholders expectations with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer quotes and plan manufacturing operations.
• Liaise closely with customers to estimate production times.
• Review and respond to RFQs, interpreting technical drawings.

Skills

Experience within precision engineering/manufacturing

Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Strong analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Customer liaison skills

Job description

Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 1pm

25 days annual leave + BH, pension, sick pay, opportunities for development & growth

Somerset

Our client is a Somerset based precision manufacturer of low volume components working within a range of highly-regulated sectors and as a result of streamlined growth, they are now looking to recruit for an Engineering Sales Estimator to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

Working within a highly supportive and team-oriented environment, the Engineering Sales Estimator will join the businesses sales operations team and support the preparation of customer quotes, planning and optimisation of manufacturing operations as well as working closely with key customers, leveraging your technical expertise and customer liaison skills delivering key solutions for a variety of industries.

Key candidate background needed:

• Experience within precision engineering/manufacturing
• Able to read, understand and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Able to work independently
• Any previous experience within engineering sales estimation would be highly advantageous (although NOT essential)
• Preparing customer quotations with the support of key specifications and technical drawings
• Liaising closely with customers, estimating production times, bringing in subcontractor elements where applicable
• Reviewing and responding to RFQ’s (request for quotation) interpreting and understanding technical engineering drawings
• Manage and maintain key technical documents and records
• Communicating with customers effectively by providing insights and updates on progress, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained
• Managing stakeholders expectations (internal and external), working with cross-functional teams to ensure feasible, cost-effective solutions & outcomes.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

By applying through Green Folk Recruitment, you consent to share your information with our client for recruitment purposes. We handle your data with care, aligning with our privacy policy for recruitment-related activities. Please be informed that all final hiring decisions rests solely with our client. Should you have any inquiries, kindly direct them to Green Folk Recruitment for a transparent and streamlined recruitment experience. Green Folk Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Green Folk Ltd are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client who are offering permanent employment. Green Folk Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency as a service to this client