Quotations Specialist

Posted on June 03, 2022

Position Summary: Prepares and submits customer quotations/proposals (quantity, product, price, delivery/lead times, terms and conditions) to secure sales and provide customer service. Scope of quote preparation includes warehouse and/or direct shipment sales to service construction industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Identifies potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements
Reads and interprets specifications and blueprints
Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarify and confirm bill of materials, negotiate pricing and identify alternatives for special or custom orders
Requests & interprets lighting take-offs for preparation of bids
Assists with negotiating pricing with suppliers
Coordinates receipt of all required information for the preparation of final proposal
Coordinates transmittals of proposals, cut sheets, submittals, and other documents to customers
Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during the bidding process
Communicates with Account Managers and Inside Sales Reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete
Identifies commonly ordered stock/non-stock items and recommends additions/changes in stock levels to management
Follows-up on open/outstanding quotations with Account Managers and customers to determine status
Tracks projects being bid by customers
Maintains vendor rep list & hot sheet/price lists in cloud drive as updates are received

Skills and Qualifications

EIT, CET or PMP graduate or 3 years’ experience in related field
Strong knowledge of electrical products, power and controls
Exceptional communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills
Strong initiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time
Excellent time management/organizational skills with ability to meet important deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
Strong computer skills (MS Suite, File Maker, AS400)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

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