Package includes fully maintained company car, iPhone & iPadAbout Us:HEQS Group, established in 2007, is an industry leading importer and distributor of furniture and homewares, with a vision to provide Australians with versatile options for quality products with an affordable price tag. With this, we are excited to announce that we have an open position for a government/commercial tenders estimator to join the growing team.Join us as Sales Support Specialist for the Government Service Division where you will be creating and completing bids/estimations/quotations based on customer specification or customer requirements/budget in order to achieve both market competitiveness and high margin for the company. Maintaining and improving the balance between all HEQS units and customers that are present in responsibility.Reporting to Sales Manager, this position will be based in Smithfield, Australia.Your responsibilitiesFormulating competitive bids/estimates/quotations, considering best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each individual situationManaging the preparation of all technical (e.g., defining the most suitable technology and product type(s)), financial (e.g., total price sheet, cash flow analysis) and if necessary, project management (e.g., quantifies hours of engineering and commissioning) aspects of the bid/estimate/quotation, indicating prices and trading conditionsManaging external services to support bid/estimation preparation such as translations and governmental approvalsCollecting and archiving documentation regarding the offer/order and records assumptions and decisions taken during the development process. Regularly reporting the status of the bids/estimates/quotations using defined tools and collecting and analyzing the reasons for tenders being lost and wonIdentifying potential risks in the bids, quotations, and estimates, and in any related contract agreements across customers/channels. Providing information and/or participates in the risk review process in accordance with HEQS policyCollecting and collating all information needed to prepare the proposal, including both technical and cost elementsEstablishing and maintaining effective customer relationships to understand customer needs. Ensuring a positive customer experience throughout the sales process. Providing any necessary technical support to sales managers during technical meetings with customersIdentifying potential vendors for equipment and materials required in the project and technically evaluates supplier offers to check match with specifications. Collaborating with Supply Chain Management to coordinate requests to subcontractorsYour backgroundUniversity degree in any disciplineMinimum 2 years of good experience in preparing and completing quotes and tenders to meet customer specificationsStrong hold on communication skills both oral and writtenAbility to work autonomously and part of a teamOur cultureOur innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at HEQS as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We're committed to the safety and well-being of each other and the people we serve. We respect diversity and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, people of all Religious Backgrounds, people living with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experiences of diversity and people of all ages. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at HEQS.#J-18808-Ljbffr