Sales Estimator

Position: Sales Estimator

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for an Sales Estimator to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Leighton Buzzard.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Sales Estimator to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.

Overview of the role:

Dealing with and processing of sales orders, enquiries, queries and quotes
Receiving sales orders and liaising with customers regarding product specifications, order detail, delivery, and special arrangements
Regular liaison with customers building great customer relationships
Receive, review, and reply to Customer RFQ's and their technical queries.
Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries and technical drawings.
Liaising with customers over the phone and via email, regarding technical and non-technical questions, providing a client-centric service.
Producing quotations to deadlines - estimating all machining, materials, and inspection times for in-house elements and incorporate externally sourced elements such as sub-contract when applicable, developing new and existing supplier relationships.
Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning & Boring experience a distinct advantage)
Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibilityBasic Requirements and Qualifications:

Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices working with various metals.
The ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential.
Accuracy and attention to detail is key to success.
Computer literacy is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.
A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company's resulting performance.
Loyalty, commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.
Ability to use own initiative as well as working collaboratively as part of a team.
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or .

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