Job Specification

The Role

• As the Sales & Tender Estimator you will work as part of a small team supporting all stages of the sale and estimating process through to fulfilment
• The Post Holder must have the ability to Manager assess and respond to competitive tenders.
• Knowledge of the marketplace and supply chain essential, together with having worked within the industry for a number of years, with a proven track record of winning competitive bids with Main Contractors and end users.
• Follow up on leads and conduct research to identify potential prospect
• Identify key buying influencers within these prospects to determine budget and timeline
• Build and cultivate prospect and client relationships by initiating communications and conducting follow-up communications to move opportunities through the sales and estimating pipeline.
• Work closely with your co-team members to achieve team targets.
• To develop both product and service knowledge in order to represent the company to the highest of standards.
• Participate in monthly project/sales meetings.
• Planning, preparing and delivering presentations.
• To attend events/seminars and networking events and use social media to develop the brand and new opportunities.
• To providing management with feedback and reports.
• To complete training as required.

The Person

• The post holder will be driven for success, sales focused, well organised with excellent communication, IT skills and a good knowledge of the roofing industry.
• Demonstrate proven ability to positively negotiate with customers
• Excellent negotiation and sales skills to develop new business and to undertake a range of sales activities for the company
• Effective use of interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and manage positive and productive internal and external relationships including remotely
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills presenting information logically and concisely in ways that promote understanding
• You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be prepared to travel. (company vehicle provided)
• The desired candidate will be a confident decision maker with excellent and accurate report writing skills.
• The post holder will be proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to use own initiative. The position requires travel and occasional overnight stays away from home.