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