Technical Sales Estimator

TN United Kingdom; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Estimator to join their team in Darwen. This role involves generating accurate manufacturing cost estimates, managing projects, and engaging with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fabrication and engineering, alongside excellent sales skills and the ability to lead a team. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of projects and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for engineering and a drive to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Time-served experience in fabrication or multi-disciplined engineering.
• Ability to engage in technical discussions and sell capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate precise manufacturing cost estimates from customer drawings.
• Monitor delivery lead times and coordinate support from sub-contractors.
• Engage with sub-contract suppliers as needed.

Skills

Fabrication Experience

Customer Engagement

Technical Expertise

Sales Skills

Leadership Potential

Technical Proficiency

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Responsibilities

1. Detailed Quotations: Generate precise manufacturing cost estimates from customer drawings.
2. Project Management: Monitor delivery lead times and coordinate support from sub-contractors.
3. Costing & Routing: Develop comprehensive labor and material costing, creating full routing information.
4. Supplier Liaison: Engage with sub-contract suppliers as needed.
5. Quotation Management: Input all data into the system to produce full quotations for the sales department.
6. Customer Interaction: Monitor enquiries, engage directly with customers and end users, and resolve queries.
7. Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to expedite progress.

What we're looking for:

• Experience: Time-served/shop floor experience in fabrication and/or multi-disciplined engineering.
• Customer Engagement: Ability to have technical discussions and sell WEC’s capabilities.
• Technical Expertise: Understand RFQs and technical drawings, providing practical design guidance.
• Sales Skills: Experience in sales, business development, and account management.
• Leadership Potential: Ability to manage and grow a team of estimators.
• Technical Proficiency: Read fabrication drawings and complete complex quotations accurately.