Sr Project Quotations Specialist

Sonepar

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Quotations Specialist coordinates the bidding and quotation process for customer requests and projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while collaborating with sales associates. Each quotation should align with the branch’s sales and profitability goals.

Requirements

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) and/or two to four years’ equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expert knowledge of Lighting equipment and terminology.
Prefer Electrical Distribution and/or Lighting Rep / Manufacturer experience.
Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical specifications for electrical distribution products.
Must have experience as a contractor inside salesperson or management of gear/lighting projects and/or electrical distribution and control projects desired.
PC literate with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Nice To Haves

Prefer Electrical Distribution and/or Lighting Rep / Manufacturer experience.

Responsibilities

Responds to requests from customers and salespersons on matters pertaining to the application and operation of various lighting projects throughout a region.
Assists with the planning and presentation of training programs and other professional growth opportunities for customers and salespersons in the planning, installation and operations of various gear projects.
Provides verbal and written quotations or estimates of prices, terms and delivery for standard, complex or non-standard merchandise.
Coordinates with Projects to resolve customer order problems and complaints promptly.
Prepares correspondence and reports necessary for business transactions.
Review plans and specs and determine if there are alternate solutions to suggest to customers.
Contact other companies outside of QED to obtain pricing for non QED items. Develop a complete electrical distribution proposal for a project.