Electrical Quotations Specialist (ESOP)

Border States; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

Border States in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Quotations Specialist to prepare precise quotations for bids and manage takeoffs through submission. You will collaborate with engineers and customers to tailor pricing within company guidelines and ensure competitive, accurate proposals.

The role requires knowledge of electrical products, strong communication, and the ability to analyze customer needs and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of prior customer service, quotation, or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and systems preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications, alternate product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.
• Prior experience working in switchgear manufacturer quotations software (i.e. Eaton BidManager) may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs takeoffs of bids and pricing functions that could include products such as switchboards, panelboards, transformers, safety switches, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, switchgear, duct systems, and specialty equipment or products such as fixtures, lighting, lamps, and dimming systems.
• Utilizes knowledge and experience to make judgment and discretionary decisions within established pricing guidelines, margin targets, and approval authority to determine what product specifications, applications, and pricing are necessary for a specific project.
• Independently completes and supports the quotation process for each assigned project.
• Provides customers with timely follows-up on specialized or technical inquiries and requests.
• Develops quotations and requests bids for customers within company profit objectives and guidelines, including coordinating vendor pricing, lead times, alternates, and compliance with project specifications.
• Provides consistent, responsive, quality service to our customers.
• Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures.
• Coordinates with Border States staff to resolve customer billing issues resulting from errors in the quotations process, pricing, shipping, delivery, or other customer service/credit areas.
• Maintains an active log of wins/losses for project bids that includes vendors and contractors quoted. Identifies and recommends value engineering, alternate product, and expedited ship options to improve competitiveness and to meet project requirements.
• Evaluates bid scope, technical requirements, and commercial risk and escalates deviations from standards or unusual conditions as appropriate.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or trade

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Eaton BidManager

Job description

Border States in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Quotations Specialist to prepare precise quotations for bids and manage takeoffs through submission. You will collaborate with engineers and customers to tailor pricing within company guidelines and ensure competitive, accurate proposals.

The role requires knowledge of electrical products, strong communication, and the ability to analyze customer needs and pricing strategies.