Quotation Specialist

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Quotation Specialist supporting our Secure Power Division. This position is on the DCS Quotes Team. What will you do? Bill of Material preparation and providing quotations to internal and external customers utilizing sales and technical knowledge of products including Medium Voltage (MV) & Low Voltage (LV) switchgear and switchboards, MV Transformers, Battery Systems, Power Zone Centers, etc. on some of our largest and most complex Data Center projects. May be involved in helping to coordinate the bid strategy with outside sales representatives & opportunity owners. Interprets customer requirements and offers solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer. May be involved in order handoff process as needed to ensure proper order conversion. Understands, analyzes, documents, and communicates contractual, technical and commercial terms and conditions relative to the company standard. Maintains a current understanding of bid strategies and market conditions. Follows up on outstanding quotations to help secure orders, improve quotation process and measure effectiveness. Incorporates use of technological capabilities to improve processes and efficiency. Assists outside sales representatives in the preparation of customer presentations related to the quote, including comments on exceptions and built in value. Processes change orders as needed and works closely with Project Management

Requirements

3 years of quotation/estimation experience
Knowledge of Low Voltage Switchboards and Low Voltage Drawout Switchgear
Knowledge of Low Voltage systems
Experience interfacing with customers and/or commercial experience
Knowledge of Medium Voltage systems
Knowledge of Medium Voltage Switchgear (5kV to 38kV)

Responsibilities

Bill of Material preparation and providing quotations to internal and external customers
Coordinate the bid strategy with outside sales representatives & opportunity owners
Interprets customer requirements and offers solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer
Involved in order handoff process as needed to ensure proper order conversion
Understands, analyzes, documents, and communicates contractual, technical and commercial terms and conditions relative to the company standard
Maintains a current understanding of bid strategies and market conditions
Follows up on outstanding quotations to help secure orders, improve quotation process and measure effectiveness
Incorporates use of technological capabilities to improve processes and efficiency
Assists outside sales representatives in the preparation of customer presentations related to the quote, including comments on exceptions and built in value
Processes change orders as needed and works closely with Project Management