Quotations Specialist - Distribution and Gear

Werner Electric Supply Company; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Werner Electric Supply Company in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Quotation Specialist for Distribution & Gear. This role involves preparing pricing for distribution products and coordinating with suppliers and sales teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience or equivalent experience in electrical distribution. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in electrical distribution, gear quotations, estimating, or related role.
• Strong math, analytical, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare itemized bill of materials for gear and distribution packages.
• Create and document base bids, value engineering options, and lead-time assumptions.
• Partner with internal and external teams to align pricing strategy.

Skills

Strong math skills

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

1-3 years' experience in electrical distribution

Tools

Epicor Eclipse

Eaton Bid Manager

Job description

Summary

The Quotation Specialist - Distribution & Gear is responsible for preparing accurate, timely pricing for distribution and gear products by reviewing specifications, coordinating with suppliers and sales teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting customers through technical and commercial quote development.

Essential Functions

• Review request for quotes (RFQ), one-lines, risers, panel schedules, and specifications to prepare itemized, configurable bill of materials (BOMs) for gear and distribution packages.
• Create base bids, value engineering (VE) options, and approved equals; document clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and lead-time assumptions.
• Price freight, startup, commissioning, and services as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications (e.g., NEC, UL listings, short‑circuit ratings, SCCR, seismic requirements, NEMA enclosures).
• Solicit and negotiate vendor quotes and pricing multipliers, evaluate lead times, substitutions, and warranty terms.
• Manage multiple deadlines; prioritize quotes by bid date and customer urgency.
• Partner with internal teams including: Customer Experience Specialists, Outside Sales, Projects, and Customer Assembly, to align scope, pricing strategy, and handoff for orders won.
• Partner with external teams including: vendor partners and manufacturing representatives.
• Prepare and deliver professional quote packages; support post‑bid reviews and scope reconciliation.
• Maintain quoting records, revision control, and version history through enterprise system.
• Stay current on product changes, NEC updates, and market conditions affecting pricing and availability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 1‑3 years' experience in electrical distribution, gear quotations, estimating, or related role.
• 5‑7 years' experience in electrical distribution, gear quotations, estimating, or related role in lieu of a degree.
• Strong math, analytical, and detail orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with commercial/industrial switchgear and distribution equipment (e.g., panelboards, switchboards, transformers, busway).
• Experience with Epicor Eclipse/ job management, Eaton Bid Manager quoting tool.
• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical one-line diagrams and interpret specs.
• Understanding of short‑circuit coordination, selective coordination, and arc flash considerations at a quoting level.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Career Development & Leadership Training
• Paid Parental Leave

Werner is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.