Looking for an opportunity within a business that offer a genuine ‘people first’ culture?
Here at Vipond we have an opportunity for a Fire Protection Sales Estimator to join our Sales Team working on Special Risk / Major Projects around the UK.
SALARY: Up to £65,000 (This is dependent on your experience)
- 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Company vehicle
- Company pension (3% employer contribution)
- Employee Referral Scheme (£500 per hire)
What You'll Be Doing as A Fire Protection Sales Estimator:
The main goal of this role is to is to build successful customer relationships, achieve sales targets and grow business profitably through the successful winning of project opportunities through new and existing customers.
- Focusing on Sales and Estimating of Special Risk projects.
- Typically, you’ll be carrying out your own outline design and costing to meet the needs of customer’s specifications, firefighting codes, and Insurer requirements.
- Proactively researching the market and competitors utilising sources such as Barbour ABI to identify and track new opportunities.
- Ensuring all opportunities are internally compliant in terms of pricing, risk & approvals.
- Identifying, qualifying, and ultimately winning project opportunities. Maintaining ownership of opportunity from initial enquiry through to an outcome.
- Managing bid timeline and provide up-to-date and accurate pipeline forecasts.
- Proactively manage relationships and drive business growth and enhancement of the company position within target markets.
- Delivering compliant, professionally produced proposals.
- Producing accurate monthly reports in a timely manner.
What We Would Like You to Bring
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in design / estimating / sales.
- A thorough understanding of a range of Fire Protection systems such as Sprinkler Systems, Deluge Water spray Systems, Foam Systems, Hydrants, Hose Reels, Dry Risers, Fire Pumps, Fire Tanks & Hydrant Ring Mains, Water/Foam Cannons.
- A good understanding and knowledge of the Fire Systems market.
- A proven track record of selling major contracts.
- A sound technical knowledge and experience of working to NFPA / FM Global Guidelines
- A practical use and understanding of AutoCAD, Navisworks & Canute FHC would be beneficial
- Experience in projects within the Power Generation / Energy from Waste / Waste Recycling / Petrochemical / Industrial environments would be highly advantageous.
- An energy and a focus on results, coupled with real imagination and flair to develop compelling proposals.
- A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Be a strong verbal and written communicator with effective influencing skills.
- Have strong organisational skills and time management to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with efficiency and accuracy whilst under pressure.
- Have a willingness to succeed and contribute positively to the success of the business and to meet or exceed customer expectations.
About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You
At Vipond, you will join a renowned fire safety solution and services business who have protected communities and assets for over 50 years. We protect people first, and your health and well-being are important to us. People are at the heart of everything we do and that’s why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy.
Vipond are looking for committed individuals of the highest calibre to join our expanding team. We will provide you with the support and training to fully develop your potential.
As part of the Chubb family, we have an exciting future ahead filled with new opportunities for you to be part of. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place.
