Internal Sales & Estimation - 12-Month Fixed Term

Vulcan Steel; Howick; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programme

Supportive team

Flat structure

Inclusive policies

Growth stability

Job summary

Vulcan Steel is seeking an Internal Sales & Estimation professional for the Plate team in East Tāmaki, Auckland. You will quote accurately, manage orders and advise customers while collaborating with sales and production to ensure lead times and availability.

Ideal candidates will have experience in internal sales/estimating, can read technical drawings, and communicate clearly. You will work in NZ with a 12-month fixed term and opportunities for growth within a market-leading metals distributor.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal sales, estimating or customer service within steel, metals, manufacturing or a related trade industry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numeracy and accuracy preparing quotes and processing orders.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple customer requests at once.
• Confident computer skills, comfortable using business or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates from customer drawings, specifications and enquiries.
• Process customer orders and manage day-to-day account queries.
• Provide technical advice and product knowledge to customers.
• Follow up on quotes to support sales conversion and build strong customer relationships.
• Liaise with production and operations to confirm lead times and product availability.

Skills

Internal sales

Estimating

Customer service

Reading drawings

Quoting

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We have a 12-month fixed term opportunity, November 2026 to November 2027, for an Internal Sales & Estimation professional to join our Plate team in East Tāmaki, Auckland. You'll work closely with customers, our sales team and the production floor to deliver accurate quotes and outstanding service.

What You'll Do

• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates from customer drawings, specifications and enquiries
• Process customer orders and manage day-to-day account queries
• Provide technical advice and product knowledge to customers
• Follow up on quotes to support sales conversion and build strong customer relationships
• Liaise with production and operations to confirm lead times and product availability

What You'll Bring

• Experience in internal sales, estimating or customer service within steel, metals, manufacturing or a related trade industry
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numeracy and accuracy preparing quotes and processing orders
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple customer requests at once
• Confident computer skills, comfortable using business or ERP systems
• Currently residing in NZ or holding a valid work visa
• Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug screen

What's in it for You

• 12-month fixed term contract with guaranteed hours
• Supportive team and great workplace culture
• Health and wellness programme
• Flat structure and approachable leaders
• Inclusive, supportive workplace policies
• Long-term stability with a growing, market-leading business

About Vulcan

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest-performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and approximately 1,300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our growth comes from superior service, continuous improvement, and - most importantly - our people.