Quotations Specialist

REXEL•Salt Lake City, UT

11h

About The Position

Rexel USA is hiring a Quotations Specialist for its Gexpro team in West Valley, Utah. The role establishes customer and vendor relationships to secure pricing for bids, reviews bid packages, prepares project quotations, and provides product knowledge. The specialist also supports business growth by using company digital tools to promote products and demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers. The position involves quoting low- to moderate-profile or complex projects, coordinating with sales teams and branches on proposal strategy, gathering vendor pricing, and preparing and submitting proposals with the required documentation. It also includes developing product knowledge through meetings and training, discussing vendor strategy and margins with the team, and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Customer-oriented and motivated, with communication, interpersonal, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including 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 sales teams, customers, and vendors.
Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivation, and enthusiasm about business.
Desire and aptitude to learn quickly, with a growth mindset and commitment to self-improvement and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of customer service, project management, or related experience.
Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or an adjacent industry.
Developing product and application knowledge.

Responsibilities

Quote low- to moderate-profile or complex projects.
Review bid packages, including technical, manufacturer, commercial, and documentation requirements.
Work with Outside Sales or branches to determine the strategy and approach for proposal requests.
Format customer requests into standardized spreadsheets for bid review.
Break down bid packages and issue requests for quotation to vendors, communicating deadlines, project information, and other relevant details.
Receive vendor pricing and prepare bid tabulations for review.
Prepare and submit final proposals with all required documentation.
Negotiate supplier pricing and offer substitute products where appropriate.
Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to develop and maintain 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.