Quotations Specialist

REXEL•Boise, ID

About The Position

Rexel USA is seeking a Quotations Specialist for its Platt team in Boise, Idaho. The role establishes relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing for bids, reviews bid packages, develops project quotations, and provides product knowledge. The employee’s level and pay depend on experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The position focuses on low- to moderate-profile or complex projects and collaborates with sales and branch teams to determine proposal strategy. It also supports business growth by using company digital tools to promote products and demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Customer-oriented and motivated, with excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, particularly with Excel, Outlook, Word, a PDF editor such as Bluebeam or Adobe, and appropriate quoting tools.
Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with project stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate with the sales team, customers, and vendors.
Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for business.
Desire and aptitude to learn quickly, with a growth mindset and commitment to self-improvement and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of customer service, project management, or related experience.
Experience with electrical distribution, lighting and controls, or an adjacent industry.

Responsibilities

Quote low- to moderate-profile or complex projects.
Review bid packages and related technical, approved-manufacturer, commercial, and documentation requirements.
Work with Outside Sales or branch teams to discuss strategy and approach for each proposal request.
Format customer requests into standardized spreadsheets for bid review.
Break down bid packages and send requests for quotation to vendors, sharing deadlines, project details, and other relevant information.
Receive vendor pricing and prepare bid tabulations for review.
Prepare and submit final proposals with all required documentation.
Negotiate pricing with suppliers and offer substitute products when appropriate.
Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to maintain and improve product knowledge.
Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels.
Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
Use company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid company holidays and flexible personal days.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health and wellness programs.
Flexible spending accounts.
HSA accounts.
Commuter transit benefits.
Optional insurance, including pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness, and home and auto insurance.
Employee discount programs.
Professional training and development programs.
Career advancement opportunities.