Senior Bid & Quote Specialist

Core & Main LP; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is seeking a Quote Specialist to support top and key customers by providing technical information and product knowledge. You will assist with bids, prepare formal quotations, and track quotation activity to strengthen relationships with municipalities and contractors.

The role may involve coordinating multiple locations or regions and requires a strong customer service focus and the ability to work with minimal direction while meeting bid deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline required; MS/MA in related field preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids, calling on municipalities, attending openings, promoting products and following up on bid awards.
• Correlate all cost information within time frame and bid date and time needed by contractors and sales.
• Prepare formal quotations and submittals with minimal direction. Enter purchase orders and follow up with customers to ensure orders are filled promptly.
• Manage RFG's checking with purchasing agent/buyer for pending RFG's and searching internet for new RFG's.
• Maintain and log projects for quotations.
• Assists with project management and coordinate deliverables.
• Acts as focal point for questions concerning specifics of quotes and proposals.
• Prepares monthly reports tracking quotation activity and key metrics. Meets with customers and strengthens professional relationships.

Skills

Broad product knowledge

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Job description

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is seeking a Quote Specialist to support top and key customers by providing technical information and product knowledge. You will assist with bids, prepare formal quotations, and track quotation activity to strengthen relationships with municipalities and contractors.

The role may involve coordinating multiple locations or regions and requires a strong customer service focus and the ability to work with minimal direction while meeting bid deadlines.