Lighting Estimator: Precision Pricing & Specs

Sonepar USA; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability (short & long-term)

Life insurance for spouse and depend.

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Lighting Estimator to price projects accurately and competitively while delivering excellent customer service. You will review drawings, assess specifications, and liaise with project managers, sales reps, and manufacturers to generate timely quotations.

Ideal candidates have lighting estimating experience and a strong math/computer skill set, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and ongoing learning in new lighting technologies.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Lighting Estimating experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years customer service experience - electrical/lighting industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good and dependable mathematical skills.
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Effectively review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings.
• Read and review lighting specifications.
• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships internally with project manager and outside sales rep.
• Interact with manufacturers and factory sales reps to produce competitive and timely pricing.
• Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins.
• Interact with contractors to follow up on pricing.
• Compile and analyze information from vendors.
• Ensure bid is inclusive of all mandatory requirements.
• Identify and review terms and dating purchase orders.
• Provide a complete and accurate quotation within the required timeframe.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Stay current with new product information and emerging technologies.

Skills

verbal communication

written communication

mathematics

Microsoft Office

customer service

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Pricing software

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Lighting Estimator to price projects accurately and competitively while delivering excellent customer service. You will review drawings, assess specifications, and liaise with project managers, sales reps, and manufacturers to generate timely quotations.

Ideal candidates have lighting estimating experience and a strong math/computer skill set, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and ongoing learning in new lighting technologies.