Quotation Specialist

Schneider Electric North America; Quebec; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is hiring a Quotation Specialist based in Quebec. This role involves preparing winning quotations based on customer needs and performing risk assessments. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, 5-8 years of experience in the electrical industry, and proficiency in both French and English. A dedication to customer satisfaction and ability to manage multiple projects are key. This position offers competitive compensation of $85,000 - $110,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Pension matching

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in electrical industry or equivalent.
• Experience in estimating and configuring Low Voltage Products.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Define quotation strategy for qualified opportunities.
• Review customer specifications and collaborate on quotes.
• Capture costs and mitigate risks per tendering governance.
• Communicate with internal teams to submit quotations on time.
• Conduct handovers to execution teams after successful bids.

Skills

Electrical industry knowledge

Project management

Technical communication

Bilingual proficiency (French & English)

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

4-year electrical or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Overview

Based in Schneider Electric offices in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and New Brunswick the Quotation Specialistwilltake care of turning qualified opportunities into winning quotations reflectingcustomer requirements.

the Quotation Specialist will prepare offer quotations, risk assessment and necessary approvals.

Will perform technical and commercial impact evaluation during negotiation stage to ensure successful closing of opportunities and transfer to execution.

While reporting to Project Tendering Team Leader, theQuotation Specialist willwork closely with other Field Services teams to provide a delightful customer experience with Schneider’s world-class services offers.

As a member of the Tendering Team of our fast-growing Field Services business, this role provides enriching exposure to Schneider’s offers, new technologies, business, and dynamic cross-functional interaction, while being on a development path with our commitment to employee career growth and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Main Responsibilities

• Definequotationstrategy of qualified opportunities with sales
• Review customer specifications and drawings, and collaborate with technical and commercial stakeholders to develop accurate, timely and winningquotations
• Capture costs, and identify and mitigate applicable risks as per tendering governance
• Formulate commercial and financial synthesis, and engage management in bid approval process
• Communicate internally and follow up to ensure quotations are submitted on time
• Assist sales in post-bid clarifications during negotiations and closing
• In successful bids, conduct the handover to execution team in collaboration with sales
• Prepare change order quotations with execution and sales inputs

Qualifications and Skills required

• 4-year electrical or mechanical engineering degree or acceptable equivalent
• 5-8 years of electrical industry experience in any of the fields of Technical & Commercial tendering or engineering
• Experience in estimating and configuring Low Voltage Products and Systems & Medium Voltage Distribution and Grid Automation, is an asset (Circuit breakers, Relays, Meters, Switchgear, Switchboard, Motor Control Center…)
• Ability to manage multiple projects quotes at the same time.
• Ability to read the single Line diagrams and the Specification and assess the right products to quote.
• Passion to delight customers and sound understanding of commercial environment.
• Highly motivated team player with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner with problem-solving skills, attention to detail and organized work ethic
• Professional Engineer license will be a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• French proficiency is essential; bilingualism (French & English) preferred.

The compensation range for this full-time position, which includes base pay and incentive, is $85,000 - $110,000 for candidates who are Ontario residents. Our salary ranges are determined by including roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers an inclusive benefits package to support all of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, and more.

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