Sales Estimator

Title: Sales Estimator - Fire and Life Safety

Reports to: Head of Sales

The role will involve surveying a site in relation to all aspects of fire. This includes undertaking technical surveys of their premises, system design, and being responsible for the technical aspects of a quotation.

The role of estimating includes ensuring that the right equipment is put into a quotation using the management/CRM systems to assist you. This relates to pricing and putting together the product and technical elements of the quotation within an agreed timeframe for the prospect. This involves working with and communicating with the team members. You will be asked from time to time to either talk to or meet a prospect to answer technical questions about the quotation and explain the solution you chose.

Place of Work:
North West x 1

Salary Band/Package:

- Salary Band: £30,000 to £40,000 (Dependent on experience)
- Discretionary based Bonus
- Company Vehicle/Vehicle allowance
- Laptop/Phone
- Lifestyle benefits: Medicash following successful completion of probation period (6 months).
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Holidays: 32 Days per year paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Company stakeholder pension

Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:
Collaborate with clients and sales teams to understand their fire safety requirements and objectives.

Conduct technical on-site visits and inspections to gather relevant information regarding the scope of the project.

Prepare detailed and accurate project cost estimates, pqqs, taking into account materials, labour, equipment, and other relevant expenses.

Utilize specialized software tools and industry knowledge to ensure precise and competitive estimates.

Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop comprehensive and persuasive proposals for potential clients.

Clearly articulate the value proposition of our fire safety solutions and highlight key selling points in proposals.

Stay informed about local, state, and federal fire safety regulations and codes.

Ensure that all project estimates and proposals comply with relevant safety standards and regulations, auditing where necessary

Work collaboratively with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and project management, to ensure seamless communication and project execution.

Provide support to sales teams during client presentations and negotiations.

Stay informed about industry trends, competitive offerings, and market demands.

Use market insights to adjust pricing strategies and stay ahead of industry competitors.

Maintain accurate records of all estimates, proposals, and communication with clients. Provide regular reports on estimation activities, success rates, and market trends to management.

Skills & Experience:

- Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems - Units 1 - 6 (FIA)
- Experience of producing design /estimates
- You need a solid engineering background, with a comprehensive technical and practical understanding of Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Extinguishers. This includes the correct methods of installation. You need in-depth knowledge of British and European Standards relating to fire systems.
- Experience of producing designs for installation of Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers in industrial, commercial, retail and domestic environments in accordance with BAFE codes of practice.
- Broad understanding of Health and Safety law and legislation
- Have brilliant communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), to deal with people at all levels
- IT Competent to be able use a PDA and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel)
- Must pass full DRB check
- Must pass British Standard Security Screening (BS7858)

Key Behaviours:

- Energy, Drive, Enthusiasm, and a CAN-DO ATTITUDE
- Possess a willingness to strive for results
- Live the company values - Think Safety, Think Customer, Think Team
- Personable
- Enjoy coaching

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southport PR9 7TR