Quotations

Mercer-Zimmerman Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Zimmerman is the Midwest's leading lighting and controls agency serving architects, designers, engineers, and contractors. We seek a strategic, detail-oriented Quotations professional for our Kansas City office to analyze projects and develop accurate, competitive quotations.

You’ll collaborate with inside and outside sales, manage multiple bids, and turn successful quotes into orders, all while upholding our Do the Right Thing ethos and team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with project documents (drawings, schedules, specs, submittals).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication and negotiation with customers and partners.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with integrity and Do the Right Thing ethos.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documents, drawings, schedules, and specs to develop accurate and competitive quotations.
• Prepare budget estimates meeting lighting and lighting controls needs.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Work closely with inside and outside sales to understand requirements, strategy, and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project, pricing, and bid information throughout the quotation process.
• Identify challenges, propose solutions, and help position the team for success.
• Negotiate effectively with customers and manufacturer partners.
• Help turn successful bids into orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

Mercer Zimmerman is the Midwest's leading lighting and controls agency, working with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and distributors to provide sales support, technical education, lighting controls guidance, and long term service. With nearly 150 employees across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa, we believe exceptional customer service starts with a supportive, enjoyable work environment where our team feels valued and thrives.

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented professional to join our Quotations team in our Kansas City office. If you enjoy analyzing projects, solving problems, working with numbers, collaborating with a team, and competing to win, this could be a great fit!

Mercer Zimmerman is the Midwest's leading lighting and controls agency, working with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and distributors to provide sales support, technical education, lighting controls guidance, and long term service. With nearly 150 employees across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa, we believe exceptional customer service starts with a supportive, enjoyable work environment where our team feels valued and thrives.

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented professional to join our Quotations team in our Kansas City office. If you enjoy analyzing projects, solving problems, working with numbers, collaborating with a team, and competing to win, this could be a great fit!

What you’ll be doing

• Analyze project documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications to develop accurate and competitive project quotations.
• Prepare budget estimates that meet customers’ lighting and lighting controls needs.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Work closely with our inside and outside sales teams to understand project requirements, strategy, and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project, pricing, and bid information throughout the quotation process.
• Identify challenges, solve problems, and help develop solutions that position our team for success.
• Negotiate effectively with customers and manufacturer partners.
• Help turn successful bids into orders.

What will make you successful

• Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with project documents, including drawings, schedules, specifications, and submittals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines.
• Confidence communicating and negotiating with customers and business partners.
• A collaborative, team-first approach.
• A strong sense of integrity and a commitment to our guiding principle: Do the Right Thing.
• A competitive spirit and the drive to see projects through.
• Experience with lighting fixtures or lighting controls is a plus, but it’s not a deal-breaker. We value the right mindset and transferable industry experience.

If you’re ready to bring your construction knowledge, strategic thinking, and competitive drive to a team that values relationships and results, we’d love to talk with you.