Sales Estimator – Full Time – Mansfield

Catering; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

BUPA Private Medical Care

Service-related annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Job summary

Catering is seeking an experienced Sales Estimator in Mansfield to prepare accurate tenders and quotes, work with Sales and Engineering teams, and build strong customer relationships throughout the enquiry and order process.

The role requires experience in sales/estimating/engineering, ability to read engineering drawings, and excellent communication. Salary £38,000–£55,000 DOE with excellent benefits and a 5‑day week in a Mansfield/Nottinghamshire setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, estimating, engineering or technical environment.
• Understanding of engineering products, processes and technical specifications.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations or tenders.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive sales tenders, working closely with the wider Sales team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential customers throughout the enquiry process.
• Ensure all estimates and tenders are prepared in line with the company’s engineering standards, procedures and requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive contract documentation ready for handover to the Engineering team and participate in contract handover meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with customers throughout the enquiry and post-order stages, ensuring a smooth and professional customer experience.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure customer requirements, agreed build specifications and site works are clearly understood and delivered.
• Support the Engineering team with the assessment and management of contract cost variations.
• Research and assess new products, suppliers and techniques alongside Sales and Engineering colleagues.
• Attend internal meetings and customer meetings at offices or sites as required.

Skills

Sales

Estimating

Engineering knowledge

Interpreting drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sales Estimator
£38,000 – £55,000 P.A (DOE) Plus Excellent Benefits
Full time, permanent
Mansfield / Nottingham area

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

In a nutshell

Our client is looking for an experienced Sales Estimator to join their Sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong commercial awareness to play a key role in estimating, tendering and securing new orders.

Working closely with customers, Sales and Engineering, you will be responsible for preparing accurate tenders, supporting contract handovers and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the enquiry and order process.

What’s involved for the Sales Estimator

• Prepare accurate and competitive sales tenders, working closely with the wider Sales team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential customers throughout the enquiry process.
• Ensure all estimates and tenders are prepared in line with the company’s engineering standards, procedures and requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive contract documentation ready for handover to the Engineering team and participate in contract handover meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with customers throughout the enquiry and post-order stages, ensuring a smooth and professional customer experience.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure customer requirements, agreed build specifications and site works are clearly understood and delivered.
• Support the Engineering team with the assessment and management of contract cost variations.
• Research and assess new products, suppliers and techniques alongside Sales and Engineering colleagues.
• Attend internal meetings and customer meetings at offices or sites as required.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience in a sales, estimating, engineering or technical environment.
• Understanding of engineering products, processes and technical specifications.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations or tenders.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.

Benefits for Sales Estimator

• 5-day working week with Friday afternoons off, including flexible start and finish times
• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £55,000, DOE
• Great career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• BUPA Private Medical Care
• Service-related annual leave up to 24-26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Company sick pay

Salary: £38000 – £55000/annum Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire