Quotation Specialist Trainee - Switchgear Sales

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors seeks a Quotation Specialist Trainee - Switchgear Sales to support the sales team by quoting and coordinating pre-bid takeoffs. The role is customer-facing, develops pricing from vendors, and handles multiple bid opportunities while gaining exposure to warehouse operations and customer service.

As a Trainee, you will rotate through Warehouse Operations and Customer Service, reporting to Operations and PC Manager, with growth into a full Quotations Specialist

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of customer service experience.
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases, and systems.
• Familiarity with Office Suite software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service through communication skills and technical ability.
• Review specifications and electrical construction drawings.
• Be a resource for coworkers with regard to design and technical questions.
• Perform take-offs for materials to be quoted.
• Create accurate and complete bill of materials.
• Work closely with the sales team to strategize on project quotes.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory software

Office Suite

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary

Job title: Quotation Specialist Trainee - Switchgear Sales

Job ID: null

Department: San Antonio - CED

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

The Quotations Specialist works closely with our Sales Team & Customers to quote and coordinate pre-bid takeoffs. The position is customer-facing and requires great customer service skills as well as technical expertise. Quotations Specialist will be soliciting pricing from vendors and multi-tasking multiple project bid opportunities.

As a Trainee, you will be exposed to various roles of the business - Warehouse Operations, Customer Service, and more! - leading up to the role of a Quotations Specialist.

Reports to: Operations and PC Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of customer service experience

• Proficiency in inventory software, databases, and systems

• Familiarity with Office Suite software

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction management or related field.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions will be standard for an office environment & warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide outstanding customer service through communication skills and technical ability.

• Review specifications and electrical construction drawings

• Be a resource for coworkers with regard to design & technical questions

• Perform take-offs for materials to be quoted

• Create accurate and complete bill of materials

• Work closely with the sales team to strategize on project quotes

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $65000 to $100000 annually.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Teledoc

• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave