Electrical Quotations Specialist

Socket.dev; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid benefits

Profit sharing

RRSP match

Paid sick days

Career growth

#GIVEBACK Program

Safety shoe reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bartle & Gibson is hiring an Electrical Quotations Specialist to interact with customers and suppliers. The role involves preparing quotes, responding to inquiries, and maintaining documents. Strong customer service and electrical knowledge are essential.

Candidates need a minimum of a high school diploma, 2 years of sales experience, and familiarity with the electrical wholesale industry. The position offers benefits, career growth, and a salary between $55,000 and $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience is required.
• Knowledge or previous experience in Electrical wholesale industry is required.
• Basic understanding of reading blueprints is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to quote electrical equipment.
• Respond to customer queries related to electrical project quotes.
• Prepare and provide quotes for customers and contractors.
• Maintain project documents both physical and electronic.
• Accurately process customer transactions.
• Educate customers about product features and benefits.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Electrical Knowledge

Effective planning

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years sales experience

Knowledge of Electrical wholesale industry

Experience in Project Management

Understanding of blueprints

Job description

Do you enjoy interacting with customers, reading drawings, and working with suppliers?

Do you have excellent organizational and problem solving skills?

Do you work well in a team environment?

If you answered yes to these questions, Bartle & Gibson’s Electrical Quotations Specialist might be the right career for you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify opportunities to quote electrical equipment in Residential, Commercial & Small Industrial Projects
• Respond to customer and account manager queries related to Electrical project quotes and/or redirect the customer to the appropriate department
• Communicate project details, and obtain and review quotes from suppliers. Primarily for distribution & control products, lighting & lighting control, wire & cable, and rough-in products.
• Prepare and provide quotes for new and existing customers, contractors, and account managers
• Provide accurate information regarding the availability of in-stock items
• Recommend alternate products based on cost, availability, or specifications
• Liaise between suppliers’ reps and customers for all inquiries, lead, and delivery times, to meet tender deadlines
• Provide clarification on engineering specifications sheets, plans, contractor takeoffs, and addendums
• Coordinate with other departments, particularly plumbing and heating, for business opportunities
• Maintain project documents both physical and electronic versions
• Entering projects and details in shared networks and Google networks
• Accurately process customer transactions such as orders, quotes, or returns
• Review the quotes for errors or missed items
• Determine customer requirements and expectations to recommend specific products and solutions
• Stay current with up-to-date product knowledge of all electrical equipment primarily lighting and distribution
• Educate customers about terminology, features, and benefits of products to improve product related sales and customer satisfaction
• Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction
• Create PDF files of specification sheets, that are job-specific for project submittals and Owner operation manuals
• Prioritize projects of importance and/or urgent requests when possible
• Other responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional customer service
• Electrical Knowledge
• Effective planning to achieve goals and deadlines including organization and prioritizing
• Self-motivated with efficient multi-tasking and time management skills
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills; ability to make quick decisions
• Always present a professional image to customers and vendors
• Attention to detail; ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Proficient in using a personal computer, data entry terminal, and other common office equipment and software

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience (counter sales, inside sales, or outside sales) required
• Knowledge of or previous experience in the Electrical wholesale industry required
• Previous experience and/or education in Project Management an asset
• Basic understanding of reading blueprints is required

WHY WORK FOR US

• Company paid benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Paid sick days
• Career growth
• #GIVEBACK Program – Volunteer Day
• Personal Milestone Recognition Program
• Perkopolis Partnership
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discounts on plumbing, electrical and heating products

OUR MISSION

Supplying the right solutions at the right time with our expert customer care throughout Western Canada.

OUR VISION

Be the preferred wholesaler by providing superior customer experiences.

FIND OUT MORE

Check us out online: https://www.bartlegibson.com/

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Final candidates will be required to undergo an assessment and security screening, including a criminal record check. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson.

$55,000 - $65,000 annually

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