Quotations Specialist - ( Automation / Industrial )

Wesco • Jacksonville, FL

6h

About The Position

As a Specialist – Quotations, you will develop proposals, bids, quotations, or
other documents describing organizational products and services in response to
requests from prospective clients. You will collaborate with members of the
Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or product teams to ensure content is
complete, accurate, and timely.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 to 5 years of related experience is required
• 2+ years experience interacting with customers and/or supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation
• Must be able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

• Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies is preferred
• Previous experience putting together bid packages preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
• Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.
• Supervised negotiations with both suppliers and customers.
• Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.
• Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
• Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.
• Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
• Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
• Posts projects being bid by customers.
• Maintains catalogs and price lists.
• May provide general customer service after project awarded.
• May identify sales opportunities within current customer base.

Benefits

• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
• For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED