Sr Project Quotations Specialist

Sonepar•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses. At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential. Sr. Project Quotations Specialist 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.
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.