Quotations Specialist: Pricing, Bids & Vendor Strategy

Rexel; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Job summary

Rexel USA is seeking a Quotations Specialist in San Antonio, TX to establish strong relationships with customers and vendors and to secure optimal pricing positions for bids.

The role involves reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and providing product knowledge, with opportunities to negotiate pricing and support field sales efforts. This position emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning within a large electrical distributor network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service, project management, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry preferred.
• High School or GED - Required.

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects.
• Review bid package and all requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with Outside Sales or the branch(es) to discuss the strategy and approach for each proposal request.
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review.
• Break down bid package and issue RFQ to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline and project information.
• Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review.
• Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation.
• May negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate.
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge.
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Utilize company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Industry experience

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Excel/Outlook/Word

PDF editor

Quoting tools

Job description

Rexel USA is seeking a Quotations Specialist in San Antonio, TX to establish strong relationships with customers and vendors and to secure optimal pricing positions for bids.

The role involves reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and providing product knowledge, with opportunities to negotiate pricing and support field sales efforts. This position emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning within a large electrical distributor network.