Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Market Drayton Shropshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
An established and growing construction business specialising in industrial building solutions is seeking a Sales Estimator to join its team based near Market Drayton.
This is an office-based position offering an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially aware individual to play a key role in the sales and estimating process, managing enquiries from initial lead through to secured orders.
The Role
As a Sales Estimator you will be responsible for assessing enquiries, understanding customer requirements and producing accurate quotations within agreed timescales. You will act as a key point of contact for customers throughout the sales process, ensuring a high level of service and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
• Speak with prospective customers to gather project information and requirements
• Review all incoming enquiries and clarify any outstanding details with clients
• Prepare detailed quotations using the company's in-house estimating system
• Issue quotations via email and post
• Maintain accurate records of all quotations on internal systems
• Follow up quotations through regular communication with customers
• Revise quotations in line with customer requirements and project changes
• Discuss payment terms and commercial arrangements with clients
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to order placement
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide exceptional service throughout the sales process
Requirements
• Previous experience within a sales, estimating or quantity surveying role
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• High level of attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project costing
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines effectively
• Customer-focused approach with strong relationship-building skills
Desirable
• Technical or construction-related background
• Experience working with steel framed buildings
• Quantity Surveying experience within the construction sector