Sales Estimator

An exciting opportunity with a fast-growing manufacturer.

Steelcraft designs, manufactures and installs a range of architectural steel products for the construction industry in the North East. We also sell these products nationally through our e-commerce brand Forjj. As well as railings, gates, balconies, balustrade and handrail we offer sheet metalwork and industrial fabrications.

In order to achieve an ambitious growth target we require a commercially-aware Sales Estimator to nurture existing customer relationships and find new business opportunities.

**Your role would involve**:

- Review tender drawings and documentation (including take offs).
- Communicate & raise tender queries with clients.
- Prepare accurate summaries and costing sheets for labour, material and services.
- Produce clear and concise quotation documents.
- Solve customer problems ‘pre-design’.
- Attend occasional site sales surveys & pre-contract meetings.
- Hand over successful tenders to the contracts team.
- Prepare and update standard costs against in-house designs.
- Follow up quotes.
- Maintain & build relationships with existing customers.
- Seek out and build relationships with new customers.
- Grow the reach and product range of the e-commerce offering.
- Monitor and maintain sales dashboard and KPIs.
- Produce quarterly reports on sales.
- Contribute to sales & marketing strategic planning.

**Experience Requirements**:

- Any prior sales/estimating role - _Advantageous_
- Any prior sales/estimating role within fabrication, metalwork, fencing, manufacturing or construction industries - _Highly advantageous_
- Business Development - _Advantageous_
- Customer Service - _Advantageous_
- Site Surveying - _Advantageous_
- Fabrication, Installation or CAD - _Advantageous_

**Skill Requirements**:

- Technical Estimating - _Advantageous_
- Computer Aptitude including spreadsheets - _Essential_
- Time Management and Organisation - _Essential_
- Ability to read Architectural & Construction Drawings - _Advantageous_
- Communication Skills (written & spoken) - _Essential_
- Full, Clean Driving Licence - _Advantageous_

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

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stanley DH9 9XF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- B2B sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stanley DH9 9XF

Application deadline: 04/04/2025