Senior Quotations Specialist (Power Distribution)

Wesco • Jersey Village, TX

1d • $74,909 - $112,364

About The Position

As a Senior Quotations Specialist, you develop proposals, bids, quotations, and other documents describing the organization’s products and services in response to prospective clients’ requests. You collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and product teams to ensure submissions are complete, accurate, and timely. The role may involve developing responses to complex or high-value inquiries. In the Power Distribution area, the work includes coordinating material requirements, supplier and customer communications, bid packages, and quotation follow-up.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of related experience required.
• Previous experience assembling full bid packages.
• Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies.
• Experience interacting and negotiating with customers and supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential projects for bid and compile material requirements, including supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
• Interact with consultants representing customers to obtain approvals for bidding.
• Communicate with suppliers about material specifications; clarify and confirm bills of materials; negotiate pricing; and identify alternatives for special or custom orders.
• Supervise negotiations with suppliers and customers.
• Provide material take-offs for data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting to prepare customer quotations.
• Coordinate receipt of required information for final quotation submittals.
• Communicate with customers to resolve problems during the bidding process.
• Follow up with salespersons and customers on open and outstanding quotations to determine their status.
• Communicate with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales representatives to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
• Identify potential sales opportunities within the current customer base, as applicable.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• Eligible positions may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Certain sales roles may offer additional compensation through a commission structure based on sales results.

What This Job Offers

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