Reed is working closely with a global leader in providing critical sealing and connector solutions to the energy sector. They are seeking an experienced Sales Estimator with a strong focus on the estimating aspects of customer service. This role is crucial for creating bespoke, high-value quotations and requires a candidate with robust experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly within the engineering sector.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Develop bespoke quotations for high-value projects, ensuring all client specifications and requirements are meticulously met.
- Provide pre-sales technical expertise to a diverse range of global clients, ensuring their requirements are fully understood and met.
- Collaborate closely with the global business development team to recommend products and services that meet precise customer requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company's products and services as well as those of competitors.
- Manage customer meetings effectively, including taking and issuing minutes to capture and communicate all requirements.
- Handle bid clarifications through to completion, ensuring all issues are resolved before the finalisation of bids.
- Manage discussions around Terms and Conditions with the legal representative, ensuring all legal aspects are addressed and communicated.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience specifically in creating detailed, high-value quotations within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines, with a capacity to work well under pressure.
- Detail-oriented with a knack for working with figures and calculations.
- Proactive and uses own initiative to complete tasks.
- Confidence in reading and understanding technical drawings.
- Experience in training associates and using SAP would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Annual Bonuses
- Career support and development
- Opportunities for personal development
- Early Friday finishes
- Great Employer pension contributions
- Life Assurance
- 25 Days annual leave
To apply for the Sales Estimator position, please apply via the link on this page.