Regional Quoting Specialist

FLANDERS; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS in Longview, Texas seeks a Regional Quoting Specialist to establish and maintain FLANDERS as a trusted partner for Motor 1 and Motor 2 products. You will support new and existing customers by listening to needs and providing solutions, acting as a proactive partner for reliability and maintenance planning.

This role requires coordinating with outside sales, OEM partners, and operations to prepare accurate quotes and manage vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical sales, inside sales, or customer service.
• Experience in motor repair, industrial product distribution, or related industry.
• Experience interpreting and understanding dimensional drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, cost‑effective RFQ/RFI responses for Motor 1 and Motor 2 products.
• Act as a technical resource to address RFIs and inquiries for distribution products.
• Coordinate needs with outside sales, OEMs, and operations to support quotes, orders, and vendor management.
• Review technical data and requirements for Motor 1/2 quote requests and POs.
• Maintain and utilize the FLANDERS price matrix and approved multipliers.
• Track regional distribution orders, on‑time delivery, and vendor KPIs.
• Maintain regional supplier relationships and detailed CRM notes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Customer focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting‑edge AI‑powered condition‑based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

Who We Are

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting‑edge AI‑powered condition‑based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

What We Are Looking For

The Distribution team is looking for a Regional Quoting Specialist! The Regional Quoting Specialist will establish and maintain FLANDERS as a trusted partner for motors that are classified as Motor 1 and Motor 2 products. This position will also support new and existing customers by listening to needs, offering solutions based on the needs, and being a proactive partner for their reliability and maintenance planning efforts. This position will be based in the Longview, Texas facility.

What You Will Do

• Provide customers with timely and cost‑effective solutions in response to all Requests‑For‑Quote (RFQ) & Requests‑For‑Information (RFI) related to motors classified as Motor 1 and Motor 2 products.
• Act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and RFI's related to distribution products.
• Coordinate and communicate customer needs and expectations with outside sales organization, OEM partners and operations as required to support customer inquiries, quotes, order processing, shipping notifications, and vendor management related to Motor 1 and Motor 2 products.
• Responsible for quotation of Motor 1 and Motor 2 repairs and replacement distribution products.
• Responsible for reviewing technical data & requirements of Motor 1 and Motor 2 quote requests, quotes and incoming purchase orders.
• Responsible for maintaining oversight and maintenance of FLANDERS price matrix in accordance with approved multipliers.
• Responsible for processing customer inquiries related to Motor 1 and Motor 2 products.
• Responsible for tracking regional distribution orders, regional on‑time‑delivery, and regional vendor KPI's.
• Responsible for maintaining regional relationships with external suppliers.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed notes within order file and CRM.
• Responsible for coordinating regional product training and product support for outside sales, OEM's, and customers.
• Responsible for tracking regional joint‑call (2x2) efforts with approved OEM's and regional vendor partners.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing regional KPI's with regional vendor partners.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor or management.

What You'll Need

• Sharp analytical thinking and reasoning abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and take appropriate action.
• Must be extremely detail‑oriented with sound problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain a high degree of organization.
• Excellent time management.
• Communicates effectively and with purpose – capable of providing clear, timely, concise communications.
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills.
• Prefer 5+ years of technical sales, inside sales, customer service or similar experience.
• Experience in motor repair, industrial product distribution or related industry.
• Experience interpreting and understanding dimensional drawings.
• Value teamwork and accountability. Must work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on commitments in a timely fashion.
• Proactive, innovative, and thrives in an ever‑changing fast‑paced role.