Quotations Specialist - Distribution and Gear

Werner Electric Supply Company; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Werner Electric Supply Company located in Wausau, Wisconsin, is looking for a Quotation Specialist who will be responsible for preparing accurate pricing for distribution and gear products. Key responsibilities include managing vendor quotes, ensuring compliance with specifications, and delivering professional quote packages.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical distribution, along with strong math and analytical skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in electrical distribution, gear quotations, estimating, or related role.
• 5-7 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with switchgear and distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare itemized, configurable bill of materials for gear and distribution packages.
• Price freight, startup, commissioning, and services.
• Solicit and negotiate vendor quotes.

Skills

Strong math

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

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.