Account Manager/Estimator

Role- Account Manager/Estimator
Location- Middlesbrough
Salary- £38-40k + benefits
Days Mon- Fri

This is a great opportunity for candidates with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and CNC/Manual programming & machining experience to further their career as an engineering consultant to attract new business for our sub-contract machining facility.

Duties for the role include the following;

* Assist in the development of relationships with existing and potential new customers and actively generate and price tenders for machining work.

* Liaise with customers and the planning/production team to ensure that a quality service is delivered within the planned timeframe.

* Along with the Management team, prioritise sourcing new work to match available capacity to maximise production.

* Generate quotations by the interpretation of engineering drawings to price materials, estimate labour times, progress tenders and create delivery schedules.

* Follow up submitted bids, and negotiate where necessary to win work within profitability margins.

* Pre-arrange and attend meetings with customers internally and externally.

* On order placement, communicate with production team and customer to ensure there is a seamless handover with the information required for the job launch.

* Negotiate extra costs for any additional work required by the customer once the job has commenced.

* Understanding of commercial risk and margins.

* Assist in the development of the company social media platforms, gain permissions from customers to use photography/video to showcase and promote our machining services. Research relevant markets and identify engineering opportunities to target. Attend exhibitions and events to represent the company.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:

* Additional leave

* Company pension

* Free parking

* Life insurance

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

* Bonus scheme