Our client, a leading manufacturer in the Sheffield Oldham area are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Engineer/ Estimator to join the business on a permanent basis due to continued growth The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience working within a similar role managing client enquiries from estimating, technical discussions, bid management through to closing the sale. Candidates must have experience with Estimating Machining / Fabrication costs for various sectors including Nuclear/ Defence and Oil and Gas to be considered for the role given the nature of the work. Hours - Monday - Friday 830AM - 4.30PM Responsibilities * The sales Estimator will be responsible for preparing sales estimates/tenders in line with customer requests and information they supply. * Manage projects through the manufacturing/production process to ensure that information is recorded and fed back to customers where necessary and that projects are completed on time, to budget and with full compliance to client specifications. * Check quotes prepared by other members of the sales team. * Liaise with departmental managers on fabrication, machining hours and delivery * Follow up quotations with customers to close deals. * Liaise with in house personnel to achieve objectives. * Attend exhibitions when required to do so * Feedback any customer related information to gather market place intelligence for sales, competitor manufacturing methods and pricing. * Obtain material and external service prices for quotes. * Assist in preparing/compiling Customer bids. * Attend project kick off meetings when required to do so. * Act in a manner with customers to instil confidence in order to generating more business. * Able to read and understand technical drawings and the technical and commercial requirements of the project. * Communicate with production departments on customer requirements including any technical changes. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS * Demonstrable experience in Sales Engineering / Estimation in a Manufacturing environment * Experienced in seeing quotations through to close of sale. * Working knowledge of Fabrication / Machining in medium to heavy manufacturing * Excellent communication skills * Strong organisational and planning skills * Strong leadership skills * Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure