Quotations and Project Management

Sonepar USA • Logan, UT

127d • Remote

About The Position

At Codale Electric, we're proud of the role we've played in projects like the new Salt Lake Airport, the Las Vegas Raiders stadium and Soleil Lofts, as well as our role in housing, commercial, and industrial projects of every size throughout the Intermountain West. We strive to be the best wholesale distributor in the area and invite you to be part of building the future. This role is focused on quoting electrical goods for commercial and industrial construction projects. The primary focus will be on Lighting and Gear with additional growth opportunities in industrial automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes project blueprints and identifies required specifications to prepare a bill of materials needed.
• Prepares project bill of materials and submits to appropriate vendors for pricing information.
• Formulates the bids unique pricing strategy by combining the vendor's pricing information received with the branch's sales margin objectives, and coordinates pricing strategy with appropriate sales and management representatives.
• Prepares and submits project bid proposals completely and accurately which reflects the formulated pricing strategy, assuring all submission deadlines are met.
• Maintains an accurate follow-up system for actively tracking bids and quotations provided to customers assuring no bid is left behind.
• Upon achievement of proposal award, coordinate the ordering and delivery processes with sales associates to ensure that materials are delivered by the terms outlined in the bid proposal.
• Monitors the progress of ordering activities associated with bid projects to assure the accuracy of the bids pricing and terms.
• Prescribes limits of profit mark-up and evaluates profit performance on quotations with the Branch Manager to assure that performance is aligned with the branch's sales and profitability objectives.
• Continuously communicate with customers throughout the quotation/bid process to share information related to products, manufacturers pricing, shipping requirements, etc.
• Establishes and maintains ethical, cooperative manufacturer relationships.
• Inform and educate relevant branch associates on pricing changes and strategies to assure all customer pricing is conducted on a consistent basis.
• Maintains current knowledge of inventory, including appropriate substitutions.
• Maintains a complete and updated library of manufacturers catalogs.

Benefits

• 401K Plan
• Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick
• Paid Personal
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Definitive Career Path

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree