Estimating Administrator
Location: West Kent
Salary £30,000 - £35,000
Permanent, full time
Our client a well-established and growing manufacturing business supplying into the construction sector is looking to recruit an Estimating Administrator to support a busy and fast-paced commercial team.
This role is not technical. Instead, it will suit someone who enjoys working with customers, handling high volumes of enquiries, and producing accurate quotations quickly and efficiently using internal systems.
Working at the heart of the commercial team, you’ll be responsible for managing customer enquiries and producing quotations in a timely and accurate manner.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Creating and issuing customer quotations using internal systems
- Handling inbound enquiries from customers and internal stakeholders
- Ensuring pricing, quantities and details are accurate and compliant
- Managing multiple live enquiries simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Liaising with customers to clarify requirements and timescales
- Maintaining accurate records and updating systems in real time
- Supporting the wider team with administrative and pricing support
This person will have/be:
- Organised, dependable and commercially aware, with experience in a customer-facing estimating or quotation role
- Proven experience in an estimating administration, quotation, sales administration or commercial support role
- Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident using internal systems and working with data and pricing information
- Comfortable dealing with customers in a professional and efficient manner
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively
- Reliable and consistent, with a preference for working in a structured, process-driven environment
- Looking for stability and longevity rather than fast-track progression
The business is looking for a reliable, detail-focused professional who takes pride in doing a good job, enjoys being busy, and is seeking a long-term role rather than rapid progression.
This role is being handled by Nicole Howe, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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