Trainee Sales Estimator

Trainee Sales Estimator
Salary: Up to £23,000 per annum + bonus (dependent on experience)

About our client

They are one of the UK's premier security fencing manufacturers and they have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Sales Estimator to join their team in Hartlepool.

They are an established, specialist manufacturer of commercial steel security fencing products, which include: mesh panel systems, decorative railings, pedestrian barriers and palisade. Well positioned within the industry for the design and manufacture of high-end quality products, they provide perimeter solutions to a wide range of organisations nationwide.

The role

Responsible for providing quotations and following the sales process through to order stage.

Dealing predominantly with contractors, you will prepare quotes for the supply only of commercial fencing products, follow up quotations (telesales), and process orders once won.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare quotes based on the specification of customer enquiries
• Telesales follow ups of the quotes you prepare
• Input orders onto in-house systems and preparing written instructions/drawings to internal departments to facilitate manufacturing
• Maximise the sale of company products to new, existing and dormant customers
• Assist with direct mail and marketing campaigns

The person

• Practical minded with excellent attention to detail - the ability to work accurately is essential.
• Self-motivated with an enthusiastic attitude towards the sales process - sales experience is essential.
• Confident with IT systems and proficient with Microsoft packages - Excel experience is essential.
• Experience of preparing proposals and estimates is an advantage - full training will be provided.