Lighting Quotations Specialist-Indianapolis, IN

Sonepar•Indianapolis, IN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighting Quotations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in coordinating the bidding quotation process for customer requests and projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while aligning with sales and profitability objectives. This role involves managing multiple lighting projects simultaneously, analyzing project blueprints, formulating pricing strategies, submitting proposals, and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Springfield Electric.
2+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products and other related project material.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Strong organizational skills to keep track of various projects at different phases.
Customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
Ability to accurately read blueprints and spec layouts.
Strong attention to details and demonstrated follow-up skills.
Demonstrated time management, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong customer service orientation.
Personal characteristic of flexibility to adapt to changing workload volume or shifting priorities.
Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of light fixtures, fixture schedules and lighting controls is a bonus

Responsibilities

Manage and track multiple lighting projects at once to ensure accurate, timely quotations that support sales and customer satisfaction.
Analyzes project blueprints to identify light fixtures and controls specifications for preparing a bill of materials.
Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives.
Submits project bid proposals accurately and within deadlines.
Monitors ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy.
Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process.
Stays informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
Develops and enhances product knowledge, attending relevant training classes.
Negotiates special pricing contracts and maintain accurate documentation.
Serve as a reliable point of contact by resolving questions, following up proactively, and maintaining strong, service‑oriented relationships with internal and external customers.
Fosters effective working relationships with Sales Associates, Inside Sales Associates, and support personnel.