Internal Sales Estimator - Birmingham (SBS Cladding)

Overview

To support the external Cladding Specialists in developing major projects, using our range of Cladding Facade materials from the initial enquiry stage through to customer placing orders.

This position is full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and permanent.

Detail

• Work closely with and fully supporting the external Cladding Sales team in all areas of projects
• Effective communication of information to the customer / client base involved with the projects
• The role is ‘twinned’ with certain Cladding Specialists to build a strong working relationship and understanding of ongoing projects
• Build relationships with our suppliers to collate samples, technical information, certifications and NBS specifications
• Responsibility for the cladding showroom and samples to ensure it is tidy, organised and stocked
• Requires strong knowledge base to fully understand building materials used on projects, including optimisation of certain projects and jobs
• Gather prices from suppliers, raising quotations to customers (via internal system ‘HUB’) within agreed deadlines
• Timely follow-up of outstanding quotes
• Organise packing and panel schedules from the customer
• Liaise with suppliers up to and including order confirmation stage
• Strong communication with Customer Service Co-ordinator’s, who administer confirmed orders, in order to ensure continuity
• Use Glenigan and source information for the external team

Essential

• Strong ability in Windows PC environment. Particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• A proactive ‘common-sense’ approach to tackle problems and identify solutions
• Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills
• Must enjoy and be able to communicate effectively and confidently
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers

Desirable

• Previous sales support, sales estimating and/or sales quoting experience
• The ability to do ‘take-offs’ from project drawings and understand optimisations of panels
• Methodical with a real eye for detail and highly numerate
• Construction industry experience
• Driving licence

Benefits 

• Annual company bonus scheme, up to 10% of basic salary
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing by 1 day every 2 years, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Annual leave purchase scheme - option to buy an additional 3 days’
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Office car parking
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Life assurance
• Smart casual attire and dress down Fridays

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