Technical Estimator

Trainee Sales Estimator
Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Salary: £26,000, rising to £30,000 following successful completion of a 12-month training programme
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
 
Are you ambitious, confident and looking for an opportunity where you can learn, progress and build a genuine career?
 
We’re recruiting for a growing business in Biggleswade looking for a Trainee Estimator / Quotations Administrator to join its commercial team. No previous estimating experience is required – full training will be provided.
 
This would be a great opportunity for a college leaver, or someone at the beginning of their career, who enjoys working with people and numbers and wants to develop valuable commercial, technical and sales skills.
 
What you’ll be doing
You’ll receive structured training to gradually take responsibility for:

Preparing accurate and competitive customer quotations
Learning how to estimate products, materials and project requirements
Speaking with customers to understand what they need
Supporting the sales team with quotations and customer enquiries
Following up quotations and helping turn opportunities into orders
Building relationships and delivering excellent customer service
Liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues
Using spreadsheets, CRM and other business systems accurately
Developing your product and technical knowledge
Taking on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence grow 
About you
Experience isn't the most important thing – we're looking for the right attitude and potential.
You could be a great fit if you are:

Ambitious and keen to build a long-term career
Confident speaking to people on the phone and via email
Naturally organised with good attention to detail
Comfortable working with numbers and information
Interested in sales, business and how companies win customers
A quick learner who isn't afraid to ask questions
Comfortable using computers and learning new systems
Positive, enthusiastic and customer-focused
Motivated by achieving results
Reliable and willing to take ownership of your work 
What’s in it for you?
This isn't simply an entry-level admin job. You'll complete a structured 12-month training programme covering estimating, technical knowledge, sales, customer service and commercial administration.
You'll start on £26,000, rising to £30,000 following successful completion of the training programme, with further opportunities to progress as your knowledge and responsibilities develop.
 
If you're looking for your first real career opportunity with a growing business that is prepared to invest in your development, apply today