Quotations Specialist

at  Tate

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc, Tate has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years. With revenues of over $500m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering, working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
As a market leader within our industry Tate continues to grow and expand, operating 12 manufacturing sites across the US, Europe, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards. In keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our mission is to accelerate a net zero emissions future built environment with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar) and/or relevant working experience.
• Solid and stable experience in a quotations or estimator role that involves a high level of initiative, problem solving and coordination would be highly regarded
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not prerequisite.
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to navigate complex customer and stakeholder conversations.
• A passion for collaboration; a highly collaborative, team player within both the direct team and organisation
• Full working rights in Ireland

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will require strong problem-solving skills, to generate accurate and competitive quotations from customer specifications and drawings, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and proposed solutions. Additionally, the role provides technical support to the internal sales team across Europe, contributing to efficient and effective customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generating crucial customer quotations from specifications and drawings
• Supporting the internal sales team across Europe with technical support as needed.
• Analyse customer requirements, technical specifications, and drawings to determine appropriate pricing and solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment between customer needs and proposed solutions.
• Assessing incoming requests for quotations from customers, ensuring all necessary details and specifications are included.
• Maintain comprehensive records of quotations, pricing, and correspondence with customers for future reference and analysis.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor pricing strategies, and industry developments to adjust pricing and quoting strategies accordingly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the quotation process to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.