Quotations Specialist: Cost & Bid Estimator

American Electric Supply; Corona (CA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Electric Supply is seeking a Quotations Representative to develop accurate cost estimates and quotations for materials, ensuring profitability and timely responses to customers. The role supports the sales strategy and collaborates with internal teams to optimize pricing and solution selection.

Key duties include preparing estimates, organizing bills of material, and contacting manufacturers for best costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsabilités

• Prepares cost estimates of materials requested by Sales, Customer Service Representatives, and others.
• Compiles/bills of material; compares competing manufacturers’ bills of material to determine best solution for a customer.
• Itemizes tools, fixtures, or equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
• Contacts manufacturers directly or through local representatives to obtain best cost information.
• Computes cost and price estimates considering inventory availability, competitive position, price validity, and other logistics.
• Maintains accurate paperwork and job files to facilitate smooth transition to other departments.
• Correlates all cost information within bid timelines and time needs of contractors and sales employees.

Connaissances

Quotations

Customer service

Cost estimation

Vendor communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

American Electric Supply is seeking a Quotations Representative to develop accurate cost estimates and quotations for materials, ensuring profitability and timely responses to customers. The role supports the sales strategy and collaborates with internal teams to optimize pricing and solution selection.

Key duties include preparing estimates, organizing bills of material, and contacting manufacturers for best costs.