Quotations Specialist

FERGUSON

11d•$3,075 - $6,784•Remote

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Quotations Specialist to develop quotations for Renovations projects and build relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors to provide outstanding customer service. The role supports Multifamily and Hospitality Renovations customers in assigned regional and national territories. The position may be fully remote or hybrid for employees located near Ferguson’s Newport News, Virginia headquarters, in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

At least 3 years of construction-related quotation or estimating experience.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a highly deadline-driven environment.
Ability to analyze pricing structures, margin performance, and financial impacts to support profitable business decisions.
Deep knowledge of product lines, features, benefits, and applications.
Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
Service-minded, innovative, enthusiastic, organized, collaborative, articulate, and able to learn quickly.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Planswift, Quotesoft, Bid Tracer, Salesforce, or similar estimating or CRM software.
Experience with Hospitality and/or Multifamily quotations or estimating and knowledge of building fixture products.

Responsibilities

Review project specifications and requirements and create detailed proposals that support business and client objectives.
Provide pricing recommendations and consultative guidance to sales, project management, and leadership teams to support competitive positioning and profitability.
Complete quotation activities according to established standard operating procedures and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and quote accuracy.
Engage vendors to obtain accurate pricing, lead times, and product availability.
Analyze quotation trends, pricing variances, product offerings, and market conditions to identify margin improvement and process optimization opportunities.
Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts.
Independently manage complex, high-value quotation opportunities requiring advanced analysis, specification interpretation, and engagement with multiple suppliers.
Send completed quotations to the FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or contractor.
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving pricing strategy, quotation processes, system enhancements, reporting, and operational excellence.
Participate in associate meetings and communicate concerns to management.