Estimator

Location Solihull, B90 4NZ

Salary £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Our clients have been supplying, manufacturing and installing bespoke shading solutions to commercial markets for over 25 years.

This an opportunity to join a well-established company with excellent reputation which has ambitious plans for development over the coming years.

The candidate needs to be highly motivated, ambitious and looking for a challenging career move.

The Role

• To support the Projects Sales Team with providing accurate and comprehensive cost calculations from information provided.
• To assist with developing the systems and processes in place in order to improve efficiency and accuracy of the quotations generated.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring excellent communication with the internal projects team including sales, project managers and production.
• Evaluating and interpreting the information supplied in order to identify the most appropriate solution to be costed.
• Liaising with the customer where necessary to clarify where there is missing information or any ambiguity.
• Working to deadlines set by the Customer and/or Projects Sales Managers to return estimates and tenders within the specified time scale.
• Updating the CRM records in order for all to have a clear and accurate overview of the quotation pipeline and priorities.
• Understanding and interpreting accurately, specifications, bill of quantities, and architects drawings in order to provide quotations.
• Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations within time constraints.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain costs where required as part of the project.
• Working with suppliers and the supply chain to ensure the most cost effective and profitable solution is proposed in order to provide the best possible chance of securing the project.
• Recording sales and order information accurately on internal ERP/CRM software.
• Assisting with the development of the new ERP/CRM by providing input on the system during use and helping to shape the functionality requirements to improve the efficiency and accuracy with which quotes are calculated.
• Ensuring all relevant administration systems are accurate and updated appropriately in accordance with systems & procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Experienced with:

• MS Excel manipulating data using formulas and Tools.

Key Skills Include:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Ability to make decisions and use own initiative
• Creative, comes up with ideas
• Looks for ways to improve and enhance existing systems and processes.
• Experience preparing quotations for customers
• Obtaining costs and quotations from suppliers.
• Reviewing and understanding specifications and architects drawings in order to understand
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Interest and enthusiasm for learning about new products and components.
• Results driven.
• Interpret data
• A balance of technical, commercial and people skills

Benefits

• Private Medical Scheme after 2 years’ service
• Quarterly Social Events
• 28 Days Holiday including 8 x Bank Holidays

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.