Sales Estimator

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Estimator to work on a permanent basis for a large engineering company based near Ashton Under Lyne.

Salary is c£34-40,000 per annum plus 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays, pension, bonus, healthcare etc.

Duties for the Sales Estimator role: 

As a Sales Estimator, you will play a key role in supporting the sales process by reviewing customer enquiries, analysing technical requirements, and producing accurate cost estimates and quotation documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving and reviewing customer enquiries via email, phone, and online portals
• Analysing Bills of Materials (BoMs) to determine required manufacturing processes
• Liaising with external suppliers to obtain pricing and technical information
• Logging and tracking enquiries using internal systems and dashboards
• Following up with suppliers to obtain timely responses
• Building cost breakdowns for component parts and processes
• Preparing and submitting quotation documentation to customers

Skills and experience for the Sales Estimator: 

• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive approach with the ability to work within a busy team
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (especially Excel)