Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Quotations Assistant (Building Supplies / Mechanical)
£33,000 – £38,000 + Annual bonus + Outstanding Career Opportunities + Unrivalled Training & Development + Company Perks Scheme + Free Parking
Nottingham
Are you from an engineering or building services background, looking to work in an internal inbound sales team with a leading provider of engineering products and design services in the construction industry?
Are you looking to progress your career and move into management with a growing, stable business where you will provide commercial support to the sales and account management teams and help secure and develop new clients?
On offer is a role within a modern M&E consultancy that is family-run and focused on continuous improvement, which will provide excellent training and actively encourages career development and progression.
The main purpose is to methodically process the quotes with attention to detail and a customer-first approach.
You will be practically minded with an inquisitive nature and a natural problem solver from a technical background.
The Role:
- Prepare product quotations quickly, accurately and intelligently – checking pricing, availability, customer requirements, delivery expectations, and margin before issuing
- Take ownership of your quote pipeline – follow up proactively
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support trust, loyalty, and repeat business
- Apply sound commercial judgement when pricing and discounting
- Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records, including enquiry source, quote value, follow-up activity, next steps, expected close date, and lost quote reasoning
- Report daily on proactive activities, potential opportunities, and issues.
- Use product knowledge to recommend suitable products, alternatives, substitutions, and add-on items that improve the customer outcome and increase order value
The Person:
- Excellent attention to detail and commercially aware
- Experience with technical or M&E products
- Commercial mindset with great attention to detail
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Keywords: M&E, Account Manager, Commercial Assistant, Internal Sales, Hard FM, Inbound Sales
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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