Doorset Estimator

At **John Watson Doors**, we take pride in crafting exceptional doors, doorsets, and screens that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive **Trainee Sales Estimator** to join our dedicated team. As a **Trainee Sales Estimator**, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers' requirements are met efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and satisfaction.

**Responsibilities**:
As a Trainee Sales Estimator, you will be responsible for:

- **Precise Quotation**: Generating thorough and comprehensive quotes in response to customer enquiries, ensuring all specifications are accurately captured.
- **Translation of Requirements**: Identifying and comprehending customer needs, translating them into clear and understandable quotations from Architects drawings and schedule take offs.
- **Customer Relationship Development**: Cultivating positive relationships between John Watson Doors and its customers.
- **Safety and Compliance**: Observing safety rules and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment, and caring for the well-being of fellow employees.
- **Training and Collaboration**: Participating in training provided and collaborating within a team or working independently to fulfil the role's responsibilities.

**Essential Requirements**:

- **Effective Communication Skills**: Strong written and interpersonal skills for clear customer interactions.
- **Numerical Accuracy**: High level of numeracy and accuracy for precise quotations.
- **IT Proficiency**: Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Word, to create professional documents.
- **Collaborative Abilities**: Capability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet goals.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- **Construction or Estimating Experience**: Previous experience in construction or estimating roles, preferably within the door industry.
- **Joinery Knowledge**: Understanding of joinery products and their technical aspects.
- **CAD Proficiency**: Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for enhanced quote accuracy.
- **Quotation Expertise**: Previous experience in managing customer accounts and producing quotes within the door industry.
- **Technical Drawing Interpretation**: Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings to create accurate quotes.

**Personal Qualities**:

- **Outgoing Personality**: An outgoing personality that facilitates effective communication with customers across all levels.
- **Motivation**: Self-motivation and enthusiasm for contributing to the team's success.
- **Punctuality**: Excellent timekeeping to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- **Team Spirit**: A strong team player attitude that promotes collaboration and synergy.

Joining **John Watson Doors** means becoming part of a team dedicated to producing high-quality joinery products while fostering exceptional customer relationships. If you are motivated, excel in communication, and are ready to contribute to our success, we invite you to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £23,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2024
Reference ID: JWTSE1-2024