Estimator / Commercial Analyst

Estimator/ Commercial Analyst // North-West Lincolnshire // @£33,000 // Permanent role Medlock Partners are delighted to be partnering with a Global manufacturing business in Lincolnshire to source an Estimator / Commercial Analyst to join the team. This innovative business prides itself on having created a fantastic culture; employees are valued and work collaboratively to provide the best outcomes possible – continuously improving and evolving. We are looking for someone who will embrace the opportunity to join this forward-thinking company. The main focus of the role is to support the Commercial Manager with daily pricing requirements and commercial analysis – making sure that prices are set to win business at margin levels which will ensure probability targets are met. Duties: * Handle daily pricing enquiries from external & internal sales team * Return customer quotations to external sales team in line with agreed target levels * Prepare estimates on major tenders for review prior to submission * Update and monitor customer price files for accurate up-to-date pricing * Ensure the Pricing Tool is regularly updated with relevant data e.g material prices, machine limits, run speeds, waste levels * Produce regular daily / weekly / Monthly reports based on business data * Carry out analysis to identify poor margin orders, Customers and Markets and work with the external sales team to implement margin improvement * Work with the sales team to produce commercial analysis for customer reviews Experience and skills: * Confident to work on own initiative and build a credible commercial knowledge * Analytical and able to demonstrate a good understanding of mathematics and calculus * Having good commercial acumen * Computer literate to an advanced level in the use of Microsoft Excel * Good understanding of other Microsoft Products – Access, SharePoint and Power BI would be an advantage. * Able to adjust work rate to meet fluctuations in workload demands * Good interpersonal skills In return you will receive excellent benefits, such as 25 days holiday plus Bank hols – increasing up to 28days with service, medical cashback scheme, EAP scheme and benefits hub. If you have the experience required and are ready to build on this in a successful global business, please apply or get in touch with Rachael Hodges for a confidential discussion