Commercial Lighting Quotations Specialist
About The Position
The overall objective of the Lighting Quotations Specialist is to prepare quotations on commercial lighting products. Develop and maintain relationships with customers and work with key vendors to ensure customer needs are met. There's a Place for You at NorthEast Electrical A career at NorthEast Electrical is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. NorthEast Electrical offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within NorthEast Electrical we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on business and/or equivalent knowledge through job related experience and training.
- Knowledge of lighting is required along with excellent Customer Service skills.
- Strong communication skills along with strong math and computer skills, including Adobe.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes and work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare lighting quotations requests for large contractor account base
- Respond to customer requests for project pricing, including budget pricing, value engineering, and unit pricing.
- Navigate customer FTP sites to download appropriate drawings and schedules
- Negotiate pricing with vendors/reps and prepare complete and accurate bills of material in a timely manner based on customer needs
- Communicate with account manager and send completed quotation to customer
- Work with customer directly and in conjunction with account manager to close business
- Once project is awarded, finalize bill of material including all pricing and pertinent information and follow project management hand off process
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Professional and personal development programs
- Associate Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
