Quotations Specialist - Plumbing

Dakota Supply Group•Plymouth, MN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

DSG is seeking a Plumbing Quotations Specialist in our Plymouth, MN location. In this full time, salaried position, work is typically performed during standard business hours, 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 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 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 submittts 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