Job Description

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