Quotations Specialist

Sonepar • Maple Ridge, BC

10d

About The Position

Robertson Electric Wholesale, a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada and a member of the Sonepar Group, is seeking a Quotations Specialist. The Sonepar Group is the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor with over 45,000 employees globally. The Distribution Quotation Specialist is responsible for coordinating and interpreting electrical specifications and drawing requirements for Project Quotations. The goal is to ensure Robertson Electric is awarded the highest percentage of Project work available in the marketplace. This role involves driving process excellence to ensure correct costs and products match the specified project requirements and facilitating project handoff to project contract managers for execution upon job reward.

Requirements

• EIT, CET or PMP graduate or 3 years’ experience in related field
• Strong knowledge of electrical products, power and controls
• Exceptional communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills
• Strong initiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time
• Excellent time management/organizational skills with ability to meet important deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Suite, File Maker, AS400)

Responsibilities

• Convert written specifications and construction drawings into quotations
• Determine the most cost-effective options to meet project specifications.
• Receiving requests and responding to inquiries from customers
• Meets with vendors/suppliers to build strong and profitable relationships that benefit the company and gives vendors/suppliers incentive to drive more project opportunities to Robertson Electric.
• Maintain proper files for product quotes within the company quotations program.
• Communicates critical information to purchasing and field associates that request information about vendors, products, pricing, and competitors.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs.
• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees