Sales Estimator
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £Negotiable DOE
Reference: ASPLIV
Industry: Fasteners
Our client, a well-established manufacturer and supplier within the fastener industry based in Birmingham, is looking to recruit an experienced Sales Estimator to join their growing commercial team.
This position would suit an experienced Sales Estimator with a strong background within the fastener industry and proven experience costing and estimating jobs independently. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting customers, preparing accurate quotations, and ensuring projects are priced competitively whilst maintaining target margins.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing accurate quotations and cost estimates for customer enquiries and projects.
- Reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to determine manufacturing and supply costs.
- Costing jobs independently, ensuring all material, manufacturing, and operational costs are considered.
- Liaising with customers to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
- Working closely with production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure accurate pricing and lead times.
- Sourcing material and subcontract costs where required.
- Negotiating pricing with suppliers to maximise profitability and competitiveness.
- Following up quotations and identifying opportunities to convert enquiries into orders.
- Maintaining accurate records of quotations, pricing structures, and customer information.
- Providing technical and commercial support to customers.
- Monitoring market trends, raw material costs, and competitor activity within the industry.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating processes and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Sales Estimator within the fastener industry is essential.
- Proven experience costing and estimating jobs independently.
- Strong understanding of fastener manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Excellent commercial awareness with a strong understanding of margins and profitability.
- Experience liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple quotations and deadlines effectively.Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous
Package Details:
- Salary negotiable DOE
- 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday / 08:00-16:30 Fridays
- 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Monthly team performance related bonus
- Company pension
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