Senior Quotations Specialist (ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR)

Wesco; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Senior Specialist – Quotations to develop proposals, bids, and quotations in response to client requests. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Legal to ensure complete, accurate, and timely content for high-value inquiries.

You will partner with suppliers and customers, prepare take-offs and bill of materials, and coordinate final quotation submittals while driving opportunities within existing accounts. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of related experience is required
• Previous experience pulling together full bid packages
• Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies
• Experience interacting and negotiating with customers and supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Identifies and qualifies potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
• Interacts with consultants representing customers to obtain approvals for bidding.
• Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.
• Supervises negotiations with both suppliers and customers.
• Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.
• Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
• Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.
• Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
• Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
• May identify sales opportunities within current customer base.

Skills

Proposal writing

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collab

Bill of Materials

Pricing strategy

Analytical skills

Travel ready

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Specialist – Quotations, you will develop proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. You will collaborate with members of the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or product teams to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely. You may be responsible for developing responses to the most complex or high-value inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and qualifies potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.


• Interacts with consultants representing customers to obtain approvals for bidding.


• Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.


• Supervises negotiations with both suppliers and customers.


• Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.


• Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.


• Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.


• Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.


• Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.


• May identify sales opportunities within current customer base.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred


• 5+ years of related experience is required


• Previous experience pulling together full bid packages


• Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies


• Experience interacting and negotiating with customers and supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation


• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints


• Strong math and analytical skills


• Strong communication and organization skills


• Strong computer skills


• Ability to travel up to 25%

Compensation Details

$74,909 - $112,364 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.