Sales Estimator - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Fire Glass UK

Fire Glass UK

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fire Glass UK Ltd is one of the UK's leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a full-time Estimator at their Scotland Branch, based in Edinburgh.

PURPOSE OF JOB

You will join a busy team to assist the Sales & Estimating Team/Branch Manager in day to day tasks; Supply only.

You will have competent I.T.

and data entry skills and office experience as well as a high level of attention to detail, effective organisational and communication skills (both orally and written), and experience of providing excellent customer service.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications and bill of quantities.
Identifies labour, material and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents.
Computes costs by analysing labour, material, and time management.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analysing information and liaising with client/architect as necessary.
Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Logging and tracking of quotations and carrying out follow up courtesy calls.
Liaise with sales team to follow quote to its conclusion.
Maintaining adequate records, keeping an up to date filing system.
Operate a variety of standard office machines, including PC, a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office, phone, fax and photocopying machine.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential at all times.
Contributes to team efforts by helping and assisting work colleagues to achieve goals.
Sending standard letters and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors and customers.