Quotations Specialist, Electrical Substations & Bids

Sonepar USA, Inc.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Training programs

Job summary

Echo Electric, a premier electrical distributor, seeks a Project Quotations Specialist to coordinate bid processes and ensure accurate, timely quotes aligned with sales goals. The role involves evaluating documents, pricing strategy development, and proactive customer communications.

The ideal candidate will have HV industry knowledge, CAD-reading ability, and strong numerical skills, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent on-the-job experience. Join a growing team under Sonepar.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with quoting substations and distribution equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of high voltage electrical industry preferred.
• Bachelor degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent on the job experience.
• Knowledge of estimating software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with customers and vendors.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with CAD-reading ability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid documents, one line diagrams, drawings to generate and submit competitive bids.
• Monitors ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy.
• Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process.
• Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives.
• 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

Quoting substations and distribution

High voltage knowledge

Reading CAD drawings

Analytical math skills

Customer/vendor relationships

Clear written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelors in business or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Echo Electric, a premier electrical distributor, seeks a Project Quotations Specialist to coordinate bid processes and ensure accurate, timely quotes aligned with sales goals. The role involves evaluating documents, pricing strategy development, and proactive customer communications.

The ideal candidate will have HV industry knowledge, CAD-reading ability, and strong numerical skills, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent on-the-job experience. Join a growing team under Sonepar.