Quotations Specialist I

Sesco Lighting Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sesco Lighting Inc. seeks a qualified Quotation Specialist to manage project quotes, evaluate requirements from architectural drawings, and prepare competitive lighting BOMs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely bids, and cross-functional collaboration with customers and sales teams. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of experience in lighting quotations, familiarity with IoT-enabled lighting controls, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in miscellaneous lighting and project quotations.
• General knowledge of lighting products, controls, and IoT devices.
• Ability to read and understand building and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains relationships with customers, manufacturers, and outside salespeople.
• Evaluates project requirements and schedules to identify suitable lighting BOMs.
• Provide efficient and competitive project quotations based on local market conditions.
• Attend product and training sessions as available.
• Exercise independent judgement and contribute ideas for company growth.

Skills

Math skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Reading drawings

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

The Opportunity:

Responsible for project quotations as requested by customers in a timely and efficient manner. All project quotations to be finalized at least 24 hours prior to bidding.

Position Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains relationships with customers, manufacturers, and outside sales people as directed
• Evaluates project requirements, architectural drawings, and lighting fixture schedules to identify lighting bill of material suitable to achieve the desired outcome of the project
• Provide project quotations that are efficient and competitive to local market conditions
• Provide quotations on both miscellaneous and project quotes as requested by customers
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Attend product and training sessions when available
• Exercise independent judgement
• Learns and understands SESCO Lighting's full product offer and its functionality
• Bring ideas and share with the team, to promote overall company growth
• Other duties as assigned by manager
• Must possess 2 - 4 years of experience in miscellaneous lighting and project quotations
• Possess general knowledge of lighting products as well as lighting controls and IOT enabled devices
• Ability to read and understand building and control drawings
• Experience in submittal creation and review
• Must have excellent math skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, internet research, and Outlook