Project Quotations Specialist

Taleo; Kentville; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Evening or Weekend Shifts

TELUS Health Virtual Care

Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Profit Sharing Program

Long Term Disability Benefits

Group RRSP Matching

Corporate Fitness Membership Program

Employee Share Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Service Awards Program

Computer Purchase Plan

Job summary

Graybar Canada, a leading wholesale electrical distributor, is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist at our Kentville or Dartmouth branch. You will prepare cost estimates, work with Account Managers to identify value-add options, and assemble quotes for bids, leveraging knowledge of electrical products.

You will coordinate with manufacturers and internal teams to price materials, manage bill of materials, and ensure timely bid responses.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education; technical or post-secondary background preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical products and applications preferred.
• Strong relationship-building with customers and suppliers essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates of materials requested by customers and Account Managers.
• Identify value-add options to aid the bidding process.
• Prepare customer presentations to upsell coordination capabilities.
• Compile bill of materials and obtain best-cost information from manufacturers.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, price escalation, and freight.
• Prepare price quotations and handle related customer communications.
• Coordinate order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, and credits as needed.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid coordination

Customer relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Electrical/Electronic tech background

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. Graybar Canada operates more than 35 branches across Canada. As one of Canada's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada currently has an exciting career opportunity available out of our Kentville or Dartmouth branch.

Project Quotations Specialist

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• No Evening or Weekend Shifts
• TELUS Health Virtual Care
• Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Computer Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards Program

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates of materials requested by customers as well as Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives and appropriate management.
• Work with the Account Manager as needed to identify "value-add" options that could help in the bidding process.
• Prepare customer presentations to upsell Graybar Canada's Project Coordination capabilities where needed.
• Compile bill of materials, utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured.
• Contact manufacturers, factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information when necessary.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, price escalation and abnormal freight charges.
• Compare manufacturer's bill of material to determine and price any differences for complete comparisons.
• Correlate all cost information within the time frame of bid date and time needed by contractors, sales personnel and appropriate management.
• Prepare price quotations and perform other duties as assigned.
• Handle incoming and outgoing customer telephone calls and written correspondence in a courteous, timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate the prompt handling of all customer service requests including, but not limited to, order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, order maintenance, credit and claims.

The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education; however, preference will be given to individuals with a technical or post-secondary education background (e.g. Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologist) or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of electrical products and applications preferred.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers is essential.
• The ability to handle multiple projects with deadlines of varying urgency.
• Must exhibit excellent time management, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and project management skills are mandatory.
• Ability to prioritize work, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and management, both internally and externally.
• Must practice excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

If you are highly motivated and have a passion for customer service, and are looking for a fun, rewarding career, we would be pleased to talk to you about joining Graybar Canada.

Graybar Canada is an equal opportunity employer that encourages interested candidates to apply.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.