Lighting Quotations Specialist - Plymouth, MN

JH Larson Electrical Company•Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

J.H. Larson Company is seeking a Lighting Quotations Specialist to join its Quotations Team at the Plymouth branch. The role supports the development of accurate, timely, and competitive quotations for lighting products, working with sales, project managers, customers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. The specialist maintains organized records, tracks quote status, and ensures documentation and specifications are complete and accurate to support successful project delivery. J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC products, with eight locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota, as well as three showroom locations. It is a family-owned and operated business celebrating its 95th anniversary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience in quotations, estimating, inside sales, or a related role within electrical, lighting, plumbing, construction supply, or distribution industries.
Experience reading and interpreting project specifications, blueprints, drawings, and RFQs, and developing accurate, detailed quotations.
Hands-on experience coordinating with vendors or manufacturers to obtain pricing, lead times, and product availability, and following up on quotes.
Proficiency using job management, quoting, and office software systems, such as ERP, CRM, Excel, or project management platforms.
Experience managing multiple bids, deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Strong communication skills, including collaboration with internal teams, clarification of customer needs, and professional written and verbal updates.
Customer service experience supporting the inquiry-to-quote or quote-to-close cycle, including handling questions, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
Problem-solving and decision-making ability, including experience managing scope changes, revisions, and pricing adjustments.
Ability to work independently with strong self-management, time management, organization, and follow-through.
Experience maintaining organized documentation, including quote history, pricing records, bid lists, and project correspondence.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in electrical distribution or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed quotations and optimized solutions by analyzing project specifications, blueprints, scope, and customer requirements.
Review RFQs, bid requests, drawings, and specifications; gather necessary documents; log bid details; organize and distribute bid lists; and ensure quotes meet customer requirements and margin goals.
Engage vendors and manufacturers to obtain accurate pricing, availability, and lead times; send RFQs and track responses.
Coordinate with customers, vendors, sales, and the project team to provide updates, clarify expectations, and ensure smooth transitions from quoting to order processing, submittals, and project execution.
Provide revised and updated quotations to reflect changes in scope, pricing, and customer needs.
Confirm awarded scope, assist with project kickoff, and help set up awarded projects in the job management system.
Follow up on outstanding quotes, support sales efforts, address customer inquiries, and help resolve project or quoting issues.
Maintain organized records of quotations, pricing history, project correspondence, and vendor communications.
Attend vendor training and stay current on new products, technologies, and industry trends.
Support internal coordination by streamlining quote requests, facilitating communication, and assisting with problem solving as needed.