Senior Estimator
Monday to Friday 37hrs
From £32K
Our Client based in Pontefract are recruiting a Permanent Senior Sales Estimator to join their Team.
They provide high-quality, highly-skilled metal fabrication supported by first-class customer service.
There strength lies in our ability to understand the needs of customers and create a cost-effective solution that exceeds their expectations.
Duties to include:
Qualify leads, sift enquiries generated from marketing campaigns
Nurturing existing clients
Optimise use of the MRP system to provide a consistent approach to quotations
Follow up existing quotes and establish decision dates, criteria for success and any need for refinement of the quote
Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
Keep existing quotations up to date, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the client
Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimates; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company
Prepare detailed, well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation
Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients
Work with the design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects
Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client
Prepare and submit financial documents
Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline
Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes
Job Purpose:
Picking up all first enquiries
Use industry experience and knowledge to create a growing and sustainable sales pipeline
Provide detailed estimates for client projects, including cost estimates, work time estimates, and overall customer satisfaction. Maintains existing client contracts and continuously seeks out new clients and estimating opportunities
