Commodity Category Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply Company • Jeffersonville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Commodity Category Specialist at Crescent Electric, you will quote commodity material based on requests and inquiries as submitted by customers. In this role, you will also quote miscellaneous items such as floor boxes, cable trays, and other items requested by the customer.

Requirements

• Product and application knowledge and an understanding of the bid process.
• Background in wholesale electrical distribution or electrical contracting is required.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), at least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Individuals must possess strong computer skills.
• Must have the ability to work quickly and accurately under severe time constraints and pressure.

Nice To Haves

• A two-year trade school or four-year college degree is strongly recommended.
• Valid Driver’s License, with the ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5% overnight travel as needed)

Responsibilities

• Taking a bill of material for commodity materials and creating a complete and professional quotation using a computer
• Interact with electrical contractors, engineers, architects, and owners to recommend products to be used on all types of construction projects (locally)
• Negotiate quotes with manufacturers and customers.
• Act as a source of technical expertise within the branch.
• Collect and analyze commodity data trends to determine patterns of success or failure.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid benefits such as life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• supplemental life insurance
• hospital indemnity
• accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED