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Technical Sales Estimator
As a Technical Sales Estimator, you will contribute to developing competitive tenders and estimates for structural and architectural glazing projects. You will actively engage in lead generation through various channels and assist in bid preparation. Your responsibilities will include producing estimates, researching cost data, collaborating with stakeholders, and participating in meetings and events. Providing excellent customer service is a priority, and you will work to maintain positive client relations by suggesting improvements. You will also manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and handle general office duties, with a focus on lead generation and sales within a CRM platform.
Hours of Work: Full-time or Part-time
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed and accurate estimates, quotations, and tender submissions for structural and architectural glazing systems.
* Interpret and analyse technical drawings, specifications, and engineering details.
* Identify project risks, value‑engineering options, and commercial opportunities.
* Liaise with suppliers to gather pricing, lead times, technical data, and product suitability.
* Collaborate with internal teams on project handovers, design reviews, and procurement planning.
* Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
* Responding to incoming customer enquiries via email and phone quickly and efficiently
* Reviewing of information provided and request for extra information as necessary
* Helping the customer with product selection and the provision of a quotation
* Using excellent product knowledge to give confidence to the customer
* Follow-up of quotations and opportunities
There may be additional duties to the above.
Technical Sales Estimator Requirements:
* 2+ years of experience as an estimator
* Proactive Team Player
* Proficient use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, Outlook and Adobe etc.
* Excellent customer service skills with a problem-solving mindset.
* Excellent verbal communication skills with a good command of the English Language.
* Ability to work under pressure and perform well to complete the required targets and deadlines.
* Ability to confidently read and interpret CAD drawings, section details and architectural plans. You need to be logical – required for working through CAD drawings
* Enjoy maths and numbers
* You must have exposure to the construction industry
Desirable:
* Business acumen
* Technical understanding of glass specification, aluminium systems, structural glazing, fixings and installation methods
* Problem Solving Mindset / Positive ‘Can-do’ Mentality.
* Persuasion & negotiation skills or previous sales experience
* Career-minded - potential for growth within the company (Team Leader / Senior Estimator etc)
Glazing Estimator Benefits:
- £33,000 - £40,000 plus commission, depending on experience
- Product training provided.
- Potential to fulfil a key role and for growth within the company, becoming a vital team member.
- AVIVA Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Flexi working hours.
- Paid Holiday
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
Efficiency, design inspiration and technical competency are all core to our operation at Glasstec Systems. Our experienced team works closely with you to create truly bespoke architectural glazing structures within commercial and residential applications.
At the heart of the company are our directors, who have a combined experience of over forty years within the glass industry. Their knowledge, capability and attention to detail really set Glasstec apart, and they have long-standing relationships with many architects, contractors, and other industry professionals.
We offer an extensive range of architectural glass products to cope with the rising popularity of internal and external glazing systems used in modern architecture today. Our glazing products are of the highest quality and ensure clinical aesthetics and expert technical capabilities combine to create beautiful bespoke architectural glazing that is fit for the purpose intended