We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales and Quotations Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering. This client is a world-class manufacturing business, actively expanding the sales and support team due to business growth. Candidates must come from a similar environment and must be able to evidence experience on the submitted CV. This role is available immediately.
Tasks:
1. Produce accurate, consistent and timely quotes for customers to a schedule agreed by the Commercial Manager.
2. Review and interrogate customer tender documents to ensure that the quote captures all aspects of the customer requirements.
3. Liaise, as required, with the Design Engineering team to ensure that quotes remain within the business scope and in line with the relevant standards – BS61439-2.
4. Consult and liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure that quotes are accurate and meet customer expectations.
5. Provide accurate lead time estimates in conjunction with the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Managers.
6. Produce an estimated Bills of Material, for quotation purposes.
7. Review actual costs against estimated costings and ensure that the quoting process is continuously improved.
8. Construct commercial and technical documentation for inclusion in quotations, RAMS and O&M documentation.
9. Respond to customer enquiries and any further questions arising from quotations.
10. Respond to customer requests for progress updates on current orders.
11. Transmit documents to customers for review and/or approval.
12. Build and develop professional relationships with customers to foster ongoing and future business opportunities.
13. Load sales orders and update information into the Materials Resource Planning System – Progress Plus.
14. Attend site visits and site surveys as required.
15. Assist with sales forecasting.
16. Assist with internal audits.
17. Assist with developing new procedures and systems.
18. Monitor potential supplier price increases, and negotiate to minimise the impact on company costs.
19. Record customer communications so that the Sales Team can offer continuity to the customer.
Business Responsibilities:
Work within the frameworks provided by the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship / Electrical HND / Electrical BSc or equivalent.
* Candidates with sufficient demonstrable experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience:
* Essential – previous sales experience with Low Voltage Switchgear.
* Desirable – previous experience in a similar role. LV equipment sales.
Skills:
PC Literate:
Microsoft Office Products. Email, Excel & Word (Essential).
AutoCAD or Solidworks experience (desirable).
Planning and Delivery:
Able to plan, co-ordinate and assign tasks effectively.
Ref: 21626/2
Type: Permanent
Location: Hove
Industry: Industrial Engineering
Salary: £35k - 45k per year + Benefits
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