Senior Quote Specialist

Core & Main•Fairfield, OH

14h

About The Position

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a specialty distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services. The Senior Quote Specialist supports and quotes projects for top or key customers, potentially across multiple locations or a region. The role supports the sales team and may assist other Quote Specialists with technical information and product knowledge while providing a high level of customer service for bids and quotes.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass pre-employment assessment(s), if applicable.
Typically requires a BS/BA in a related discipline and generally 5–8 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas.
Alternatively, an MS/MA and generally 3–5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of product lines.

Responsibilities

Manage bids, call on municipalities, attend bid openings, promote products, and follow up on bid awards.
Correlate cost information within the required timeframe and by the bid date and time needed by contractors and sales.
Prepare formal quotations and submittals with minimal direction.
Enter purchase orders and follow up with customers to ensure orders are filled promptly.
Manage RFGs by checking with purchasing agents or buyers about pending RFGs and searching the internet for new RFGs.
Maintain and log projects for quotations.
Assist with project management and coordinate deliverables.
Act as the focal point for questions concerning quote and proposal specifics.
Prepare monthly reports tracking quotation activity and key metrics.
Meet with customers and strengthen professional relationships.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems, develop approaches to solutions, and make decisions under uncertain conditions.
May oversee projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work and evaluating results.
Contribute to employees’ professional development.