Trainee Estimator/Quotations Administrator
Evolution Windows, part of the Winluxe Group
Location
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Salary
£26,000 starting salary, rising to £30,000 following successful completion of the 12-month training programme
Position
Full-time
Experience
No previous experience required; school leavers are encouraged to apply
Build Your Career With Us
Evolution Windows, part of the Winluxe Group, is an ambitious and rapidly growing business with exciting plans for the future. We are seeking an exceptional school leaver to join our team as a Trainee Estimator / Quotations Administrator and develop a genuine long-term career within the business.
This is much more than a first job. We are committed to investing in the right person by providing structured training, hands-on experience and a clear pathway to develop technical knowledge, commercial awareness, customer service capability and sales confidence.
Role Purpose
The Trainee Estimator / Quotations Administrator will learn how to prepare accurate and competitive quotations, understand customer requirements, communicate value effectively and follow opportunities through from initial quotation to confirmed order. The role will combine administration, estimating, customer communication and commercial sales development.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers.
· Learn how to estimate products, materials and project requirements.
· Develop a strong understanding of the company’s technical products, customers and market.
· Support the sales and commercial teams with quotations and customer activity.
· Communicate professionally with customers by telephone and email.
· Build strong customer relationships and deliver high standards of service.
· Follow up quotations and learn how to convert opportunities into orders.
· Identify customer needs and present appropriate solutions.
· Handle questions, objections and commercial conversations with increasing confidence.
· Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
· Use computer systems, spreadsheets and CRM/business systems to manage information accurately.
· Learn how a successful growing business operates and take on increasing responsibility as skills and confidence develop.
Person Specification
No previous experience is required. We are looking for potential, attitude, ambition and a genuine desire to learn. The successful candidate will be:
· Sales-driven and motivated by achieving results.
· Ambitious, determined and committed to building a successful career.
· Articulate, confident and professional when speaking with customers.
· Positive, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
· A quick learner with strong curiosity and a willingness to ask questions.
· Commercially aware and interested in learning how to win business.
· Organised, comfortable working with numbers and able to manage information accurately.
· Reliable, responsible and willing to take ownership of tasks.
· Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.
· Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
· Entrepreneurial in spirit, with confidence to think independently and identify opportunities.
· Determined to succeed, progress and take pride in doing things properly.
Training and Career Development
The successful candidate will receive structured training throughout the first 12 months, covering the technical, commercial, sales and administrative aspects of the role. As knowledge and confidence grow, the role will offer increasing responsibility and the opportunity to build a long-term career within Evolution Windows and the wider Winluxe Group.
Starting salary: £26,000. Following successful completion of the 12-month training programme: £30,000. Further progression opportunities will be available as skills, knowledge and responsibilities develop.
Why Join Evolution Windows?
Evolution Windows is building something exciting and is looking for people who want to grow with the business. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, develop valuable commercial and sales skills, and become an important part of an ambitious organisation.
If you are a school leaver looking for more than just a job — and want a real opportunity to learn, develop, earn, take responsibility and build a career — we would be pleased to hear from you.
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
