Lighting Quotation Specialist — Precise, Fast Quotes

JH Larson Electrical Company; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

HSA with employer contribution

PTO & holidays

Job summary

J.H. Larson is seeking a Quotations Specialist at our Plymouth, MN location to develop detailed quotations for lighting products and coordinate with sales, project managers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review drawings, RFQs, and specifications, gather required documents, and ensure quotes meet customer requirements and margin goals. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required; degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of quotations, estimating, inside sales, or related experience in electrical, lighting, plumbing, or distribution industries.
• Experience reading and interpreting project specifications, blueprints, drawings, and RFQs; ability to develop accurate quotations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed quotations and optimized solutions by analyzing project specifications, blueprints, scope and customer requirements.
• Review RFQs, bid requests, drawings, and specifications; gather documents; log bid details; organize bid lists; ensure quotes meet customer requirements and margin goals.
• Engage vendors/manufacturers to obtain pricing, availability, and lead times; send RFQs and track responses.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, sales, and project team to provide updates and ensure smooth transitions from quoting to order processing, submittals, and project execution.
• Provide revisions and updated quotations for scope, pricing, and customer needs; confirm awarded scope and assist with project kickoff.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes; support sales efforts; address customer inquiries; resolve project or quoting issues.
• Maintain organized records of quotations, pricing history, project correspondence, and vendor communications; stay current on new products and industry trends.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP

CRM

Excel

Job description

J.H. Larson is seeking a Quotations Specialist at our Plymouth, MN location to develop detailed quotations for lighting products and coordinate with sales, project managers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review drawings, RFQs, and specifications, gather required documents, and ensure quotes meet customer requirements and margin goals. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely delivery.