Commodity Quotations Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply Company • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

As the Commodity Quotations 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

• 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.
• Product and application knowledge and an understanding of the bid process.
• Valid Driver’s License, with the ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5% overnight travel as needed)
• 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.
• Background in wholesale electrical distribution or electrical contracting is beneficial.

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 pricing 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, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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