Senior Quote Specialist – Municipal Bids & Proposals

Core & Main LP; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main LP is seeking a Quote Specialist to support and quote projects for top or key customers. You will assist the sales team by providing technical information and product knowledge, ensuring high levels of customer service, and fulfilling closed bids and quotes.

You may handle multiple locations or regions, coordinate with procurement, and contribute to monthly quotation metrics while building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in 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

Bid management

Cost analysis

Customer service

Negotiation

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Job description

Core & Main LP is seeking a Quote Specialist to support and quote projects for top or key customers. You will assist the sales team by providing technical information and product knowledge, ensuring high levels of customer service, and fulfilling closed bids and quotes.

You may handle multiple locations or regions, coordinate with procurement, and contribute to monthly quotation metrics while building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.