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Optima Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Guildford, Surrey GU48EY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established business in Guildford is seeking a proactive Sales Support Executive to streamline their processes and produce accurate proposals for commercial solutions.
  • The role requires previous experience in creating detailed, costed proposals and a strong grasp of B2B pricing and estimation.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 and requires at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Additional benefits include 20 days of holiday, car parking, and a pension scheme.

This is a unique opportunity to join a very well-established business that really take pride in providing highly bespoke solutions for their clients

They are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Sales Support Executive to help streamline their process.

Working closely with the Director and Manager, you'll play a key role in producing accurate, costed proposals for commercial workshop and storage solutions on time and tailored to client needs.

Expect regular interaction with suppliers, prospects, and clients, and the opportunity to help improve systems as they grow.

  • Based in Guildford
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Car parking
  • Pension

Job Description:

  • Take briefs from the Directors following client visits or surveys.
  • Create fully costed proposals with accurate designs and pricing.
  • Brief the 3D Designer and assist in producing accurate 2D drawings.
  • Read, amend, and create technical drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Spot and resolve design or measurement issues.
  • Verify information from internal teams and suppliers.
  • Source and negotiate supplier pricing, including volume discounts.
  • Ask the Directors for clarification where needed.
  • Handover final proposals professionally, ready for client presentation, and address any follow-up queries.

Person Specification:

  • Previous experience creating detailed, costed proposals/tenders
  • Strong grasp of B2B pricing and estimation
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
  • Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
  • Commercially aware and highly organised
  • Manages time well and thrives under pressure
  • Skilled multitasker with strong prioritisation skills
  • Clear communicator with a professional phone manner
  • Confident, proactive, and not afraid to challenge
  • Efficient with admin and documentation
  • Solutions-focused and self-motivated
  • Hands-on and willing to get stuck in

Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.