SENIOR QS / SALES & ESTIMATING MANAGER

Leicester | Permanent, full-time
| £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (Attractive Negotiable Package)
Ref: JK116 (6 years ago)
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Sales & Estimating Manager - Commercial Flooring Contractors.

Carpet Roles UK, working on behalf of clients have an opportunity available for a customer focused Senior QS/ Sales & Estimating manager to join our client’s team on a full time, permanent basis, at their Head Office branch in Leicestershire. 

Trading for over 37 years, our clients are a well-established Commercial Flooring Contractor who specialise in all types of floor finishes across a range of varying sectors that include Commercial, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Leisure, Residential and Hospitality. 

Briefly the role will involve:
  • To achieve maximum Sales and Profitability by converting leads into sales based on an achievable target.
  • To generate accurate tenders by the means of pricing Bills of Quantity (Including site measurement / take offs) and to check that they are compliant and accurate before submission to the client.
  • To be able to find and create a VE alternative to the pre-defined specification in order to offer cost savings.
  • To create a live pipeline and follow up all tenders submitted.
  • To negotiate with Main Contractors, End Users and our suppliers in order to be competitive and secure contracts.
  • To handle Account Management and Business Development.
  • Report to senior management on all financial aspects.
  • To hand over projects once secured, with clarity of budgets and information in a timely and professional manner to the contracts team. 
The Candidate:
  • Will ideally have a minimum of 5 years estimating experience dealing with all types of sub-floor preparation, Vinyl, Carpets, LVT & Timber floor finishes within the contract flooring sector.
  • Will have a strong product knowledge of all flooring products.
  • Will have a strong Customer / Contact base within the flooring and construction industry.
  • Will be able to demonstrate a successful and proven track record within the industry and be a results driven individual who has the enthusiasm and passion to grow the business.
  • Will have strong communication skills with a helpful, positive attitude and a team playing 'can do' approach.
  • Will be strong Commercially, comfortable working with figures and to be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Powerpoint and other PC based programs.
  • To have a knowledge and experience using either Callidus Estimating Software or CAD.
  • Will be UK based , ideally with a full driving license.
In return of being the successful candidate you will receive a more than competitive salary with a bonus incentive and the opportunity to further develop your skills and grow with the success of our expanding business. 

For immediate consideration for this rare opportunity to join a leading player in the sector please follow the apply here links on this page or for a confidential discussion call Justin Kelly on 0844 4153054.

Carpet Roles UK are dedicated Recruiters to the UK Flooring Industry.

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