Estimator & Technical Sales Advisor
hace 2 días
Streatham
Freelance or Part-time - approx 2-3 days per week, potential to move to full time/salaried position ABOUT THE ROLE Good Empire is a precision manufacturing business specialising in CNC machining, laser cutting, and engraving. We work with clients across a wide range of industries and pride ourselves on accuracy, turnaround, and value. We’re open to making this work for the right person. Whether you’re a seasoned estimator looking for a part-time position, or a freelancer who takes on quoting and sales work independently — we’d like to hear from you. The priority is finding someone who genuinely knows the industry and can hit the ground running. HOW THIS ROLE COULD WORK- We are considering either option Part-time employed A regular part-time position with set hours each week. Ideal if you’re looking for something stable and ongoing alongside other commitments. Freelance / contract Working with us on a self-employed basis, handling quotes and customer enquiries as needed. Flexible and project-based. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING • Receiving and reviewing customer enquiries — interpreting technical drawings, DXF/DWG files, and written briefs, • Producing accurate, competitive quotes for CNC machining, laser cutting, and engraving work, • Liaising with production to understand lead times, material availability, and capacity, • Following up on quotes and converting enquiries into confirmed orders, • Building and maintaining relationships with new and returning customers, • Responding to customer enquiries efficiently, and keeping them up to date with process, • Identifying opportunities to upsell or suggest more efficient manufacturing approaches WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Proven experience in estimating or technical sales within a manufacturing environment, • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes – laser cutting / CNC / Waterjet / Vinyl / Embroidery / Heatpress – or similar background, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD files, • Commercially minded — understands margins, materials, and machine time, • Excellent communication skills; confident dealing with customers by phone and email, • Organised and self-sufficient — equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team WHY GOOD EMPIRE • Flexible engagement — we’ll work around the right person, • A growing, hands-on business where your work has real impact, • Skilled team with modern CNC and laser cutting equipment, • Competitive pay — rate or salary depending on arrangement To apply, please tell us how you’d like to work and send your CV along with a statement about why you would be a good fit for us to