Product Specialist, Gear

United Electric Supply•New Castle, DE

About The Position

We’re looking for our next employee-owner to join our Gear team in New Castle, DE. This person will quote an appropriate bill of material in accordance with the customer’s specification and expectations at competitive prices. The candidate will maintain accurate and complete records, following through until project completion.

Requirements

2 - 3 years counter sales experience
Strong attention to detail needed.
Minimum Associates Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assist with defining the market for specific products.
Conduct consolations for customers as required.
Quote prices on specific jobs, determining the appropriate market value.
Prepare bill of materials and quote to be submitted to the customer.
Follow-up with customers and vendors, keeping track of the project status and ultimately securing the job.
Maintain job progress folders according to company-established procedures.
Prepare record drawings as requested.
Communicate with customers regarding pricing, expediting, technical support and other related issues as necessary.
Work with credit and accounts payable to resolve disputes.
Coordinate sales promotions with branches.
Develop ongoing positive relationships with vendors while keeping up to date on product knowledge.
Participate in trade shows and seminars as needed.
Work closely with all internal departments, combining individual efforts to better serve the customer.
Performs other duties as obvious or assigned.
Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or are witnessed.
Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch.