Pricing and Quotes Specialist

IDEAL Industries, Inc.•Sycamore, IL

8d•$22 - $29

About The Position

IDEAL Industries, Inc. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day. IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry’s most innovative and trusted tools. The Pricing & Quotes Specialist is responsible for approving and managing sales quotes, maintaining pricing contracts, price files, promo pricing and supporting sales teams with accurate pricing guidance. This role partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Pricing Analyst Manager, EDI Specialist, and international teams to ensure pricing accuracy, contract compliance, and smooth order processing.

Requirements

H.S. degree or equivalent
2 years’ experience in pricing, quoting, and sales operations
Experience in pricing, quoting, and sales operations
Strong understanding of pricing structures and contract pricing processes
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP/pricing systems
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered.

Responsibilities

Approve and manage all quote requests from the Sales Team
Set up and maintain district, ship-to, apprentice, and special pricing quotes
Follow all defined procedures, work instructions, and checklists to properly process price increases
Monitor and maintain pricing contracts within internal systems and websites, ensuring all active supplier contracts are current and accurate
Maintain pricing notes and pricing control sections within vendor maintenance systems
Maintain pricing systems and files, including price lists, item cards, NAV, and quote forms
Support distributor and customer setup, including new distributors, branches, ship-to updates, and buyouts
Approve, enter, and renew SPAs; validate usage and update pricing
Monitor and resolve EDI pricing discrepancies and communicate findings to Sales
Manage discontinued and obsolete items across all pricing tools
Train new sales team members on pricing processes and territory pricing
Advise Account Managers on contract pricing best practices during onboarding and ongoing operations
Investigate debit questions from Accounts Receivable (AR), provide findings and supporting documentation, issue credits when debits are valid, dispute invalid deductions with backup information, and correct root causes to prevent future occurrences.
Actively engage in responsibilities and initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Comply with and contribute to the continuous improvement of company policies, processes and procedures.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented workplace, which may include other duties as assigned.