Quotations Specialist - Plumbing

Dakota Supply Group • Sioux City, IA

154d

About The Position

DSG is seeking a Mechanical Quotations Specialist for our Iowa and South Dakota regions. In this full time, salaried position, work is typically performed onsite within a DSG branch between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Quotations Specialist, you will be responsible for developing quotations for residential and commercial plumbing and mechanical projects. At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we've delivered more than supplies, we've offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Secondary or post-secondary coursework concentrated in a related field OR field experience and/or technical knowledge of plumbing and HVAC/mechanical products and application.
• A sales-oriented mindset and drive to succeed in a highly competitive market.
• A strong ability to communicate effectively orally, via phone, and in writing (email) with customers and vendors.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills to plan and prioritize work effectively.
• An innate ability to flourish in a fast-paced work environment.
• Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.

Responsibilities

• Review bid reports, solicit sales team feedback, and elicit direct customer feedback to determine quotation opportunities.
• Develop estimates of material quantities and provide price quotations on industrial, commercial, and construction projects in a timely and professionally presented manner.
• Exchange project plans and specifications to perform takeoff.
• Review specified products and determine availability, finding quote equivalent substitutes as necessary.
• Contact and negotiate with vendors for special terms and pricing for supplies and materials regarding quoted projects.
• Follow up with the Sales team and quoted customers to secure the sale of the project.
• Assist in the preparation and assembly of submittals for approval.
• Address all customer complaints and/or inquiries promptly to ensure equitable resolutions and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Write up the orders for customer materials, confirm delivery dates, and release orders to meet project requirements.
• Track, monitor, and maintain an orderly quotation file and record of jobs quoted.
• Provide technical support to fellow employee owners and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employee owned, benefiting individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Commitment to training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• Competitive compensation packages based on experience and potential.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• Discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• Paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees