Associate Specialist - Quotations

WESCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking an Associate Specialist – Quotations to help develop proposals, bids, and quotations for prospective clients. You will identify bid opportunities, assemble material lists, and support negotiations with suppliers and customers.

Role requires strong math and communication skills, 0–2 years experience, and up to 25% travel. Wesco emphasizes teamwork, a large global footprint, and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to interact with customers and factory representatives to obtain pricing information.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying potential bid projects and compiles a materials list (supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses).
• Supervised negotiations with suppliers and customers.
• Provides materials and take-offs for preparing customer quotations (data-com, switchgear, lighting).
• Coordinates receipt of information for final quotation submittal.
• Follows up on open quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
• Communicates with account teams to ensure quotes and orders are complete.
• Posts projects being bid by customers and maintains catalogs and price lists.
• Performs data entry and provides basic customer service once project is awarded.

Skills

Pricing knowledge

Customer interaction

Data entry

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

As an Associate Specialist – Quotations, you will assist in developing proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with identifying potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
• Supervised negotiations with both suppliers and customers.
• Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.
• Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
• Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
• Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
• Posts projects being bid by customers.
• Maintains catalogs and price lists.
• Performs data entry and provides basic customer service once project is awarded.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to interact with customers and factory representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation.
• Strong math skills and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

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.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.