Trainee Sales Estimator

W Talent are now working with a growing engineering and manufacturing business in the search for a Trainee Sales Estimator to join their Export Sales team based in Rotherham. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded individual looking to build a career within technical sales and international business. The successful candidate will receive training and development while supporting global customer projects from enquiry through to order.

The Role - Trainee Sales Estimator

As a Trainee Export Sales Estimator, you will support the Export Sales team with the preparation of technical quotations, customer communication, CRM management and project coordination. The role offers excellent exposure across sales, engineering, contracts and production functions, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within a technical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare technical quotations using web-based costing systems
Maintain and update CRM systems from enquiry through to order
Support export sales administration and document control
Process sales-related documentation accurately and efficiently
Liaise with customers regarding enquiries and project updates
Support project progression and order management activities
Conduct export market research and support overseas sales activity
Coordinate with internal departments including Design, Contracts and Production
Assist with exhibition planning and sales literature management
Ensure compliance with company health & safety policies and procedures

Key Requirements

Strong communication skills, particularly over the phone and via email
Excellent organisational and administrative ability
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Commercial awareness and willingness to learn
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word

Experience with in a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment would be advantageous
Technical sales experience desirable but not essential
Ability to read technical drawings would be beneficial
Positive and customer-focused attitude
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive and adaptable approach to work
Eager to learn and develop professionally
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

This position is based in Rotherham, with occasional travel to customer sites across the UK and potentially overseas. The role offers a salary of £28,000 - £31,000 depending on experience, alongside excellent long-term career development opportunities within technical export sales and estimating. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career within a growing engineering and manufacturing environment.

If you are looking to start or develop your career within technical export sales, apply today or contact W Talent for a confidential discussion