Sales / Trainee Estimator

About the job:

This position would suit a trainee looking for a career in sales and/or estimating, with full training provided. The principle responsibilities of this role are:

* To follow up on order enquiries (attending construction sites and consultant design meetings when required), confidently persuading and promoting Omega’s service offering

* To produce quality designs and estimates ensuring all specifications and requirements are met to the clients satisfaction

* To ensure all quotations are commercially costed taking into account of plant, labour, materials and time requirements

* To retain and nurture existing client relationships for additional business through championing customer service and technical excellence

* To interface with the client throughout projects/contracts where needed and thereafter to ensure mutually beneficial opportunities are realised

* To be aware of competitor activity, gaining feedback of unsuccessful tender submissions and monitoring market trends

* To accurately record and update all business activity on our business system (IFS) – with weekly/monthly progress reports

The successful applicant will:

* Have worked in the construction industry within a contracting business

* Hold a thorough understanding of the sales quotation processes and pricing mechanisms

* Strong customer interface with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate as required to close sales opportunities and retain business

* Have the ability to understand and translate the needs of the client into a coherent bid

* Demonstrate attention to detail

* Possess drive and passion necessary to grow both profit and order intake, ideally in a similar environment

* Be well organised with the ability to prioritise and work autonomously

* Understand importance of building strong customer relationships in securing new business, supporting high level of contract retention and repeat business

* Have a valid driving licence

Previous experience within the Lightning Protection industry or knowledge of the Lightning Protection British Standard (BS EN 62305) is NOT essential, although would be a distinct advantage. It is more important to us for an individual to demonstrate the key skills above and show an aptitude and eagerness to learn the lightning protection industry.

About the Company:

Omega Red Group is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red Group is a specialist design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure. Omega Red Group is a successful, growing company that is looking for talented employees who want to work in an environment that is challenging and rewarding