Company Description
SPRUCE SERVICES LIMITED is an established and growing specialist services business working with commercial customers across a range of sites and projects.
Role Description
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the commercial side of a business,
working with clients, understanding what they need, putting together accurate quotations and
then making sure everything moves forward smoothly.
This is a newly created role, offering an exciting opportunity to make it your own.
There is flexibility around experience. It could suit someone who already has 2 to 3 years’
experience within estimating, quotations, construction, building services or a similar
environment, or an ambitious graduate with strong numerical, commercial and IT skills who
is ready to learn.
The role:
You will take client requirements and turn them into clear, accurate and commercially viable
quotations, working closely with customers and colleagues throughout the process.
The role will include:
Speaking with clients to understand exactly what they require
Pricing jobs and preparing quotes
Reviewing costs, margins and pricing to ensure work is commercially viable
Using spreadsheets to calculate, manage and track quotations
Comparing information and costs to help determine the right pricing
Managing quotations from initial enquiry through to approval and handover
Keeping clients updated and answering queries throughout the process
Liaising with the wider operational team to ensure a smooth transition once work is
agreed
Maintaining accurate records and keeping information up to date
Visiting client sites where required, with a company pool car available for site visits
Taking increasing ownership of the quotation process as you develop within the role
Qualifications
- Strong commercial and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret pricing structures, cost breakdowns, and service specifications accurately.
- Proficiency in using office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, email) and customer relationship or quotation management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to listen to clients, understanding their requirements and present information clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Organisational and time-management skills and comfortable managing multiple quotations.
- Experience in a quotations, estimating, commercial assistant or similar role and ready to take the next step.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking data, terms, and conditions before issuing quotations.
- Keen to develop your knowledge and responsibilities as the role develops
- Ability to collaborate in a hybrid environment, working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team in Salisbury.
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