Quotations Specialist – Electrical Projects & Bids

Sonepar USA Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid short term and long term

401K match

Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Training for personal development

Job summary

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, seeks a dedicated Gear Quotations Specialist in Columbus, OH to coordinate bid quotations for customer requests and projects. You will analyze blueprints, craft pricing strategies, and ensure timely proposals that align with sales and profitability goals.

You will collaborate with Sales, Inside Sales, and support teams, manage inventory awareness, and maintain accurate bid documentation while delivering exceptional customer service and ethical business conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Echo Electric.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products and other related project material.
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to accurately read blue prints and spec layouts.
• Strong attention to details and demonstrated follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes project blueprints to identify specifications for preparing a bill of materials.
• Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives.
• Submits project bid proposals accurately and within deadlines.
• Monitors ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy.
• Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process.
• Stays informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
• Develops and enhances product knowledge, attending relevant training classes.
• Negotiates special pricing contracts and maintain accurate documentation.
• Fosters effective working relationships with Sales Associates, Inside Sales Associates, and support personnel.
• Exchanges customers' needs information timely.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pricing strategy

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, seeks a dedicated Gear Quotations Specialist in Columbus, OH to coordinate bid quotations for customer requests and projects. You will analyze blueprints, craft pricing strategies, and ensure timely proposals that align with sales and profitability goals.

You will collaborate with Sales, Inside Sales, and support teams, manage inventory awareness, and maintain accurate bid documentation while delivering exceptional customer service and ethical business conduct.