Lighting Submittals & Quotes Specialist

Shepherd Electric Supply; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with opportunity for成长

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and personal time

Stable organization with over 130+年

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Lighting Sales Assistant to drive the execution of quotes, submittals, and orders. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare complete submittal packages, and support the sales team to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will strengthen relationships with manufacturers, learn lighting products, and proactively communicate order status to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in the electrical industry preferred; lighting or wholesale distribution experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with Eclipse or similar distribution software preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without loss of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — with vendors, teammates, and customers
• Self-motivated and results-focused; you do not need to be managed to stay on top of your work
• Professional attitude, conduct, and phone demeanor
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Responsibilities

• Receive and review quote requests from Lighting Department customers with accuracy and urgency
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to confirm product details, lead times, and delivery requirements
• Track open submittals and flag delays before they become problems for the customer or project timeline
• Create formal submittal packages once a sales order is received — accurate, professional, and complete
• Build and maintain working relationships with manufacturing partners that support smooth project completions
• Communicate clearly with customers on order status, submittal timelines, and exceptions — without being prompted
• Support the sales team in building customer confidence through reliable, responsive back-office execution
• Participate in product and manufacturer training to deepen knowledge of lighting categories and application

Skills

1–3 years of experience in electrical

lighting experience a plus

ability to manage multiple tasks

proactive communication

self-motivated

team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Eclipse or distribution software

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Lighting Sales Assistant to drive the execution of quotes, submittals, and orders. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare complete submittal packages, and support the sales team to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will strengthen relationships with manufacturers, learn lighting products, and proactively communicate order status to customers.