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 within 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.