Location: Manchester

Hybrid working after probation – 6 months

Must have interest and experience within chemistry/science

Our client a leading testing laboratory are looking for Junior Quoting Specialist to assist the Commercial Team and Inside Sales Manager with the generation of quotation, bids and tenders

Main Duties:

• Responsible for providing support to the wider team in the generation of quotations, bids and tenders with support and input from the wider Commercial Team
• Support in the develop and maintenance commercial KPI’s - Ensuring the business meets set Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) around quoting
• Ensure bids meet their deadline and assist with the overseeing the review of the outcome of the bid
• Manage Quotation Saving in Z Drive and archiving old quotations
• Maintain Pipeline for Known won / Lost opportunities
• Act as an ambassador for the company brand and values.
• Develop and maintain a strong, confident and professional relationship with customers to ensure that they are receiving an exemplary service.
• Assist the Commercial Team in preparation and update of contract rates

These duties are by no means exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.

• Required Skills:
• Chemistry or Science Degree - preferred
• Experience of working in a fast paced, high volume, customer service environment.
• Quoting experience preferred but training will be given
• Positive attitude to change and delivering continual improvement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication
• Able to bring a collaborative one team mindset
• Able to communicate with key stakeholders at all levels by phone, e-mail or face to face.
• I.T. literate.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior staff with excellent people management skills
• High level of attention to detail.
• Exceptional root cause analysis ability to problem solve and provide solutions that work for the customer and the business.
• Accurate data entry skills and highly numerate.
• Adaptability to use various in-house systems and processes.