Gear Coordinator Quotations Department

Graybar•Western, WA

About The Position

As a Coordinator in the Quotations Department, you will support the department and branch management in providing accurate, timely costing, quoting, pricing, and technical information based on customer specifications. You will research and analyze product lines and manufacturing capabilities to prepare profitable quotations that support repeat business. The role also involves researching customer requirements, performance standards, product specifications, and manufacturing alternatives; analyzing competitors’ products and services; and submitting thorough technical quotations by customer deadlines. You will support change orders and job lot billing in some branches, provide quote and take-off lists to sales employees, and support sales promotions. You will maintain product knowledge through specialized training, publications, and professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers. Some travel is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The role may be based in Western, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Spokane, Washington; or Portland, Oregon. Expected starting pay is $35.08–$48.93 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience; requirements may be increased depending on location, scope, and complexity of the work.
Knowledge of multiple product lines and pricing strategies needed to generate profitable quotations.
Knowledge of SAP programs used to support the quotations process.
Knowledge of logistics strategies.
Mathematical skills.
Organizational and time management skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Negotiation skills.
Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to project a positive, professional image on behalf of the company.
Ability to maintain and grow product knowledge and applications.
Ability to think strategically to create quotes that result in sales.
Ability to develop and build relationships at all influence points.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience in sales, negotiations, pricing, and building relationships.
A 2-year degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare material cost estimates for internal and external customers.
Compile bills of material using knowledge of products to be manufactured.
Itemize tools, fixtures, and equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
Consult with factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information, compute estimates, and audit manufacturers’ bills of material.
Research customer requirements and performance standards, determine product specifications, and identify manufacturing alternatives before submitting quotations.
Analyze competitors’ products and services to identify strategic opportunities to improve the organization’s ability to compete.
Complete and submit accurate, thorough technical quotations based on customer specifications and deadlines.
Support the change order process and job lot billing in some branches.
Periodically issue lists of quotes to be used or already used, and take-offs required by sales employees.
Support corporate, district, and branch initiatives related to sales promotional opportunities.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through specialized training, publications, and relationships with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers.