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About the company

Lestercast is a leading UK Investment Casting manufacturer supplying global markets.  Established over 50 years ago, we offer bespoke and often, very complex components in an extensive range of metals and specialist alloys.

Lestercast manufactures high integrity, ferrous and non-ferrous, precision, investment castings for the automotive, motorsport, marine, medical, aerospace, and rail industries, just to name a few. We produce over 1 million parts annually for 170 different global companies using over 100 metal specifications, across 20 different industry sectors.

Lestercast have over 50 employees at their foundry in Leicestershire. The company promotes a ‘family-like’ culture with many social events throughout the year.

 

Package & Benefits:

• 21.5 Days holiday + Bank holidays + Birthday leave
• Monday – Friday (finishing at 12.30pm on a Friday)
• Annual performance related bonus scheme
• Willing to support & sponsor training.
• Opportunity for promotion and progression
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Long service award
• Company events
• Charitable events
• Regular social nights out

 

Job Description;

To support the Sales and Marketing team and develop & maintain close relationships with new and existing customers. To prepare accurate and comprehensive quotes for customers and projects.

 

Main duties include:

• Assessing feasibility of new enquiries, and estimate the costs associated with new jobs.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive quotations from customer enquiries.
• Demonstrate practical experience in sourcing parts and materials and gain quotations from suppliers, e.g., toolmakers and machinists.
• Follow up quotations and obtain feedback.
• Follow up new leads
• Skilfully interpret technical drawings and understand Bill of Materials.
• Undertake visits to new and existing customers (worldwide).
• Attend exhibitions and conferences (in the UK & abroad) to promote the brand portfolio.
• Provide technical advice & support.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following experience /qualifications:

• At least 3 years’ experience of working in a technical sales role.
• Technical Engineering qualification to HND level desirable
• Previous experience in preparing quotes, including buying parts and materials.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand BOM’s.
• Experience using a CRM system desirable.
• Strong networking skills.
• A team player with a proactive approach, excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Competency with Microsoft office suite essential.
• Full driving licence required.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to sales@lestercast.co.uk