Bid & Quotation Specialist

Rexel1; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rexel USA is seeking a Quotations Specialist to build relationships with customers and vendors to secure favorable pricing for bids. The role reviews bid packages, formulates quotations, and shares product knowledge to support proposals.

You will quote on low to moderate complexity projects, coordinate with Outside Sales and branches, and prepare final proposals with all required documentation, while pursuing opportunities to grow business through digital tools.

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 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

Bid process

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PDF editor

Quoting tools

Job description

Rexel USA is seeking a Quotations Specialist to build relationships with customers and vendors to secure favorable pricing for bids. The role reviews bid packages, formulates quotations, and shares product knowledge to support proposals.

You will quote on low to moderate complexity projects, coordinate with Outside Sales and branches, and prepare final proposals with all required documentation, while pursuing opportunities to grow business through digital tools.