Specialist - Project Take Off (T&D Materials Estimator)

Wesco • Amarillo, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-driven professional who understands what it takes to
build a power line—from the ground up. As a Specialist - Project Take Off, you
will be responsible for supporting projects from time of quote through final
closing for Transmission and Distribution (T&D) projects. This will include
material quotations from customer inquiries, plans and specifications. You may
visit customer sites when necessary to better understand the process and may be
involved before the project goes out for quotations and therefore giving us a
better chance of winning and at a higher margin.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider
of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain
solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a
workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce
of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person
brings. Through comprehensive benefits
[https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits] and
active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member
has the opportunity to thrive.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five years of design experience required.
• Customer facing sales experience required.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives; multitasking.
• Organizational skills.
• Creative and analytic thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or Sales presentation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and new product expertise to support existing branches and customers.
• Provides new branches and customers a trusted advisor to electrical interconnection and product selection.
• Serves as primary technical point of contact for assigned projects or customers, as identified from field business development resources.
• Builds strong customer relationships and establishes trust with key contacts resulting in increased sales.
• Works with sales team to enable sales with technical expertise.  Coordinates “Bill of Materials” for sales team. Including Material Take Offs, verifying customer specs, and crossing products to available material.

Benefits

• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
• For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• Additional details about benefits are available here [https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees