Design Technician

Country: United Kingdom
City:Sheffield
Req ID:520496
Job Type:Full Time
Workplace Type:Onsite
Seniority Level:Associate

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About the role

We are currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiasticDesign Technicianto join our existing UK Masonry sales team based in Sheffield UK

The role is responsible for building & maintaining relationships with customers to make sales and increase addition it is also responsible for encouraging repeat purchases and brand loyalty by adding value to transactions providing the right solutions alongside excellent customer service.

Main responsibilities

This role is to offer detailed technical support and advice on the use of the companys products and accessories to customers and colleagues. You will actively drive our solution selling ethos through value added design collaboration and providing elevated levels of customer experience. Projects are from across the UK and Ireland; varied from small house extensions to multi-million GBP high-rise developments for specifiers (Architects and Engineers) and purchases (Building Contractors Distributors and Merchants).

• Producing safe practical and cost-effective solutions to design problems posed by both specifiers and purchasing customers.
• Reviewing Architects and Engineers construction drawings bills of quantities and other documentation received from customers to identify the products they require liaising with them and their design team as necessary to clarify details and/or request information.
• Carrying out designs to determine correct product specifications and communicating any details mark-ups assumptions etc. to the customer; as well as passing this information on to our commercial team to produce a quotation.
• Identifying opportunities for new products and the improvement of existing products to reduce costs improve or meet new requirements.
• Full training on our products and design tools will be provided.

Experience & qualifications

To be successful in this role youll need:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English grades A-C
• To be an enthusiastic person with a can do attitude able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• To be methodical organised with ability to prioritise.
• To be computer literate (Particularly Microsoft Office and Dynamics CRM)
• To possess a good attention to detail and to be accurate.
• To be able to manage and respond to multiple issues at once whilst meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ideally experience of working in a construction or manufacturing business.
• A proven track record of account management and converting quotes to orders.
• To be able to read and understand technical drawings.
  

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (plus the option to buy 5 more)
• Westfield health cash plan and 24/7 GP service
• Flexible working
• Free Optical vouchers
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services via Westfield Rewards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
• Idea scheme including reward vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points
• And so much more!