Sales Estimator

Sales and Estimating

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a team specializing in the manufacture of fine furniture and joinery for super yachts and high-end residential projects. This full-time salaried position, based in workshops with development prospects for the right candidates, involves preparing and publishing tenders and estimates for yacht and residential interior fit-out projects ranging from individual items to full turnkey solutions.

The Role:

- Prepare and publish tenders and estimates.

- Work on live projects controlling and preparing variations and additions.

- Register and update the enquiries register as part of the Sales and Estimating team.

- Establish and grow new opportunities while ensuring existing client expectations are met.

Duties:

- Take briefs, identify scope and materials, prepare sub-contract packages, and seek specialist prices.

- Attend mid-tender meetings on and off-site.

- Price projects and create tender documents.

- Work alongside the project team on live projects.

- Control and prepare variations and additions.

- Manage and update the tender and sales log.

- Create new projects and handle project handovers.

Skills:

- Experience in high-end joinery estimating with a good understanding of furniture and joinery construction methods and materials.

- Ability to understand technical drawings and design sketches.

- Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

- Good communication skills and attention to detail.

- Full driving licence required.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package.

- Up to 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

- Paid sickness benefit.

- Occupational health scheme.

- Training and development opportunities.

- Opportunity to work on high-end and prestigious international projects.

Job Description:

�Estimating:

- Provide quick pricing and fully itemized estimates.

- Create and populate builds.

- Retain quotes for materials or sub-contract work (pre-contract).

- Draft offer letters for distribution.

- Report and present tenders internally before submission.

- Present tenders to clients (in person or via email).

- Draft specifications.

- Sketch and design out issues for clarity and subcontracting.

- Map hours and project timelines within global planning.

- Meet clients and visit sites as appropriate.

- Negotiate and reprice as needed.

- Finalize and prepare handovers to Project Managers if not self-managed.

- Price and issue variations in conjunction with Project Managers.

- Manage and update the tender and sales log.

- Create new projects.

Sales:

- Drive leads and contacts through visits, follow-ups, shows, events, emails, and calls.

- Collaboratively develop sales strategy.

- Collaboratively develop sales samples and respond to market trends/requests.

- Manage client requests for samples or feasibility queries.

Marketing:

- Direct photography for marketing purposes.

- Assist with planning and drafting social media posts.

- Assist with marketing strategy and materials.

- Conduct competitor and industry research.

- Provide global planning updates for all projects (sales, future, and live).

- Report on project outturns as requested by Project Managers.