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Technical Sales Assistant
May 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Technical Sales Assistant
Technical Sales Assistant (Modular Buildings & Container Conversions)
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Salary up to £40,000
Overview
Working closely with the Container Conversion and Modular projects teams you will work with prospective project partners, identifying those that fit the agreed size, type and geography and through a consultative sales process you will work with the client to create drawings and specifications. These projects will be from the clients' range of modular buildings (Compliant, Euro, Steel and pre-owned) and Bespoke Container Conversions (typically Accommodation, Retail or Utility uses). The range of both Container and Modular buildings could be used for a wide range of uses including offices, community halls, classrooms, healthcare, sports clubs, construction site accommodation, nurseries, storage units and marketing suites.
Main tasks
:: Networking with relevant contacts through Business clubs, Trade Associations, Trade Shows and social media
:: Arranging site & client visits at the relevant point in the project
:: Generating quotations & designing / specifying suitable solutions for the client
:: Following up quotations & closing sales
:: Site installation project planning
:: Ensure suitable contracts are drawn up with all suppliers combined with regular monitoring of build & installation progress
:: Responsible for sub-contractors on site (Installation teams, craneage & transport companies)
:: Following up leads from other parts of the business including the website
:: Work with Commercial Director & Finance Manager for PQQ and tendering process as required
:: Working with in house CAD team and checking drawings to meet client specification
:: Following the company Business Management System (quality, environmental & Health & Safety)
:: Passing relevant enquiries to other parts of the business
Prior experience
This exciting new position requires an interesting combination of practical, structural and creative skills. We expect the successful applicant will have some sort of design or architectural based training, possible previous areas of work could include the event industry, set building and design, mainstream architecture, retail or product design but we are very open minded and training will be included.
The ideal candidate
:: Design or Architectural training or experience
:: Knowledge of steel fabrications and projects
:: Computer literate, capable of generating artistic impressions in 3D
:: Experience in a previous customer facing environment
:: Driving Licence
:: Knowledge of Quality, Environmental systems - not essential
:: CSCS recognised site access card - not essential
If you are interested in this position, please give Becky Hamilton or Lynsey Greenwood a call on 0117 959 2008 for a confidential chat.
Key Skills: Designer, Technical Sales, Architectural Technology, Structural Design, Containers, Conversions, Modular, MMC, Offsite construction, 3D modelling, CAD