Bid & Quotation Specialist

Rexel France; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,949 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Rexel USA in Sacramento, CA seeks a Quotations Specialist to join the Platt team. You will establish relationships with customers and vendors, review bid packages, formulate project quotations, and provide product knowledge to support bids.

The role requires coordinating with Outside Sales, formatting bid data, and preparing final proposals. Expect to negotiate pricing when appropriate and continually enhance product knowledge through training and vendor meetings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service, project management, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry preferred.
• High School or GED - Required

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects.
• Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with Outside Sales or the branch(es) to discuss the strategy and approach for each proposal request.
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review.
• Break down bid package and issue RFQ to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information available.
• Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review.
• Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation.
• May negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate.
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge.
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Increase business by utilizing company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Blue Beam

Adobe Acrobat

Quoting tools

Job description

Rexel USA in Sacramento, CA seeks a Quotations Specialist to join the Platt team. You will establish relationships with customers and vendors, review bid packages, formulate project quotations, and provide product knowledge to support bids.

The role requires coordinating with Outside Sales, formatting bid data, and preparing final proposals. Expect to negotiate pricing when appropriate and continually enhance product knowledge through training and vendor meetings.