Business Development Manager/Estimator – Flat Roofing – Essex
SSA are recruiting a Sales Estimator for an established Flat Roofing sub-contractor based in Essex.
The successful candidate will have experience within either a senior level sales capacity or an estimating background with flat roofing contractor.
About the Client:
Our client is a well-established flat roofing contractor based in Essex. They offer a range of flat roofing systems across both refurb and new build projects and are now looking to employ into a new role for a Sales Estimator.
About the Role:
- Leading efforts to establish and retain business growth opportunities
- Primarily obtaining new clients and fostering business relationships to increase revenue from sales
- Creating and developing key accounts
- Once leads ready, follow on with estimating own works
- Preparation of prime cost estimates incorporating both standard and bespoke products
- Implementation of the tender process
- Liaison with contractors and consultants
- Advice on specifications and budgets
- Measurement of quantity and scope for bids
- Preparation of cost estimates
- Completion of fully considered tenders at final stage
- Advice on finalisation matters of risk and margins
- Preparation of indicative programmes
- Follow up with client to reach a positive conclusion
- Successful post tender negotiations
About the Candidate:
- Relevant experience in a similar with flat roofing sub-contractor essential
- Must be client facing and be a strong influencer who can manage difficult stakeholders
- Essentially – Numerate and accurate
- Enjoys working with people from different professional and trade backgrounds
- Need to be logical and well organised with ability to prioritise
- Financial attention to detail
- Presentation skills – written and verbal
- Positive response to pressure
- Excellent commercial skills
- Technically competent in the estimating process
- Confident with clients and sales environment
Only UK residents will be considered for this position.
