Project Sales Estimator
Appointment Personnel ·www.appointmentspersonnel.co.uk
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Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am 5:00pm)
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 per annum
Sector: Sales & Estimating
Are you an experienced Estimator looking for a rewarding new challenge where you can work on some exciting projects? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Sales Estimator to join a successful and well-established business. Working as part of a bright and energetic Sales team, you will play an important role in pricing and developing project opportunities ranging from £2k to over £250k.
With support and guidance from an experienced Estimating team, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining estimating, customer interaction, negotiation and project work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Commercially appraise inbound customer enquiries and assess project opportunities
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Identify project requirements using specifications and drawings, as well as liaising directly with customers
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Produce pricing schedules for project requirements, working with colleagues and suppliers where required
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Present proposals to prospective clients and support the sales process through to negotiation
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Support the wider Sales department with tender opportunities and pricing information
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Run project handover meetings with the Operations teams for secured orders
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Visit customers for face-to-face meetings, relationship building and sales negotiations
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Proven experience within an estimating role, ideally with around 5 years experience in a fabrication and/or contracting environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers and colleagues
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to present proposals persuasively
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Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
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Positive, proactive "can do" attitude with a willingness to learn
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
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Experience using CRM or MRP systems would be advantageous
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Full UK driving licence
Whats in it for you:
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Competitive salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per annum
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25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Free parking
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Opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects
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Join a successful and supportive team
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Full guidance and support from an experienced Estimating team
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Opportunity to develop your career within a growing organisation
If youre an experienced Estimator looking for a varied role where you can combine your commercial, technical and customer-facing skills, this could be the perfect next step for you.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.