Technical Estimator

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

* 33 days annual holiday including statutory bank holidays.

* Contributory pension.

* Life Assurance.

* Structured path for career growth.

* Company wellbeing support package.

* Cycle2Work Scheme.

* Immediate start.

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering supplier, based near Newcastle, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Technical Estimator to join their team. You will be joining an expanding, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a major international player in their specialist industry and will be soon entering a period of sustained growth and expansion as they widen their customer portfolio, with blue-chip orders for many years into the future. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move.

If you have experience within Estimating, please apply now for an immediate response.

The Job You’ll Do;

* Analyse requirements including materials, labour, and overhead costs to develop detailed and accurate price estimates/quotes.

* Prepare professional and persuasive quotations, including cost breakdowns, project timelines and terms and conditions.

* Research competitors' pricing strategies and market trends to ensure that quotes are competitive while maximising profitability.

* Preparing quotes, proposals and presentations for potential customers.

* Co-ordinate and follow up on sales enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

* Provide product information and technical details to customers as needed.

* Manage the order processing system, including entering sales orders, tracking shipments, and ensuring timely delivery to customers.

* Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to co-ordinate product shipments and resolve any delivery issues.

* Act as a liaison between the sales team and customers, ensuring effective communication and addressing customer enquiries.

* Keep customers informed about order status, delivery timelines and any relevant updates.

* Communicate with customers to gather project specifications, clarify requirements and address any questions or concerns related to pricing.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including product specifications, pricing and sales contracts.

* Ensure that all documentation complies with company standards and policies.

* Monitor sales reports, analysing key performance indicators and sales metrics.

* Provide insights and recommendations based on sales data to support decision-making.

* Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities and customer preferences.

About You;

* Proven experience in technical sales, sales estimation or related roles within a relevant industry.

* Proficiency in technical analysis and problem-solving, with the ability to assess project requirements and recommend suitable solutions.

* Customer focused, excellent attention to detail and strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision making processes.

* Good communicator with customers and across the business.

* Team player with a flexible approach and the ability to work unsupervised.

* Additional certifications or training in sales, estimating or engineering would be advantageous