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VELUX Commercial is a new division in the VELUX Group, established in 2019 and comprises the former JET, Vitral, VELUX Modular Skylights and COXDOME organisations. Today, VELUX Commercial operates as one company with more than 1100 people in 11 countries and offers to support building professionals throughout the entire process from specification to delivery and maintenance of daylight and ventilation solutions for industrial, commercial, and public buildings.
The Estimator supports both internal and external sales teams by expertly managing quotations and customer interactions for our range of Structural Glazing products. This role is a 8 months maternity cover with a temporary contract
This role involves engaging with customers to clarify requirements, in order to prepare accurate quotations. It also includes providing basic technical assistance and handling general sales administration to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.
Your challenges
In this role, you will join our VELUX Commercial Sales Operations team in GB&I, which is dedicated to putting the needs of our customers first. Our team is characterised by a growth mindset, informal tone, and open-door culture. As a team, we offer as well as accept help and feedback and make sure we have fun together.
What You Will be Doing:
* Work closely with the Inside and external sales teams.
* Become an expert in quoting our range of Structural Glazing products.
* Engage with customers upon receipt of quote requests to clarify their requirements and establish necessary return dates.
* Prepare and finalise quotations prior to sending them to customers.
* Effectively manage project margins.
* Manage incoming enquiries using the company CRM system.
* General sales administration as required.
* Offer a basic level of technical assistance to architects, main contractors and end users.
* Handling/making incoming/outgoing phone calls, emails and postal enquiries to/from Architects & Main Contractors. Responding to enquiries or passing relevant information to the internal and external sales teams.
* Carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably requested in relation to your role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* ‘A’ level education (or equivalent)
* Highly organised and self-disciplined with excellent planning skills and the ability to focus on the right things at the right time
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to develop professional working relationships at all levels
* Strong computer literacy skills; Microsoft Office Packages or similar
* Ability to effectively manage key stakeholders within a global matrix organization
* Robust and resilient attitude towards challenges and change
Desirable Criteria
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Strong networking skills
* Full UK driving license
* Passport
Please note that, as part of the role, occasional travel will be required to our other UK location (approx. 2-3 times per year).
What you get in return:
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Generous annual leave (and additional days for long service)
* Holiday buy scheme
* Company laptop
* Employee perks platform
Your opportunities
At VELUX Commercial, we strive to create a fulfilling and impactful work environment for everyone. Become part of a strong team, embrace our entrepreneurial spirit, and align with a meaningful purpose. Join us and give your career a bright future.
Be part of a strong team – Work alongside 1,100 colleagues from 11 European countries, who value open conversations, teamwork and thrive on collective success. We strive to promote an inclusive and collaborative workplace where everyone feels heard, respected and valued.
Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit – Thrive in a dynamic and informal setting with a short route from idea to execution. We encourage our people to take initiative and offer plenty of room for personal and professional growth.
Align with a meaningful purpose – Take your chance and contribute to building brighter and more sustainable indoor spaces that create well-being for both people and the planet.
Application and contact
We are looking forward to receiving your CV. We will review applications and conduct interviews on an on-going basis, so don’t wait to apply.
VELUX Commercial is committed to promoting an environment of respect and understanding, encouraging diversity, and eliminating discrimination by providing equality of opportunity for all. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all – if you are invited to participate in the interview process and require any adjustments, please let us know.
If you would like to know more about VELUX Commercial, please visit www.commercial.velux.com
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Customer Service
* Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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