Technical Sales Estimator

Title: Technical Sales Administrator

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Negotiable due to experience

Hours: 8:30am – 17:30pm

Company:

A leading company in the fasteners industry with a strong reputation for our commitment to quality and performance. There operations span across a large manufacturing, testing, and stockholding facility. There independent ownership allows us to maintain a strong customer focus and adapt quickly to the needs of the market. We are known for our innovative approach and our ability to meet the unique requirements of our diverse client base

Position & Authority:

In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Technical Sales Manager. You will be an integral part of our operations, frequently interacting with various departments such as sales, production, expediting, subcon, and quality personnel. Your role is not just about following instructions; you will have the authority and responsibility to question any instruction that you believe to be incorrect and raise your concern with all of these departments.

General Duties Your responsibilities will be diverse and dynamic, including but not limited to:

• Order Entry: You will handle order entry for both Domestic (UK clients) and Export clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Sales Support: You will be a key support to the sales team, liaising with a large customer base, and helping to maintain and grow our relationships.
• Job Building: Based on orders being processed, you will build jobs, considering the most efficient and cost-effective methods.
• Purchase Orders: You will place purchase orders with local suppliers following instruction against the order being processed, ensuring the best value and timely delivery.
• System Management: You will scan orders in the system, filing according to system structure, ensuring easy access and retrieval of information.
• Job Cards: If required, you will raise internal job cards against individual orders, ensuring all necessary information is captured.
• General Housekeeping: You will maintain an organized and efficient workspace.
• Additional Duties: You will perform any other administrative duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Learning and Development: Being self-motivated, you will be willing to learn and develop further into this role. You must be confident and willing to ask if unsure. Full training will be provided to support your growth in the role.

Requirements The ideal candidate should have:

• Special Fastener Estimating Experience: Proven experience in Special Fastener estimating is essential. You should be able to interpret technical drawings & specifications.
• Computer Literacy: You should be computer literate, with knowledge of Excel & Word. Your role will involve significant data management and analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are crucial. You will be interacting with various stakeholders, both within and outside the organization.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is important in ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your role.
• Sales Experience: Sales experience would be advantageous, but not essential. However, experience in a similar admin role is required.

In addition to the general duties of your job description, all employees are expected to be flexible in their respective job functions. Any employee may be asked to work in a different department performing tasks outside of their standard job description providing that the employee has the necessary skills and training. This will enable the business to react to the demands of the markets it serves and give all staff the benefit of experiencing as many different aspects as possible of the Company operations.

Please note that the list of duties is not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to alter and amend these duties at any time.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, an uncapped commission structure, and the opportunity to truly make your mark in the business. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for business development, we would love to hear from you