Sr Lighting Quotations Specialist - Denver, CO

QED; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee referrals

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

QED in Denver, CO seeks a Sr. Lighting Quotations Specialist to coordinate bidding and quotations for customer requests and projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while aligning with branch sales and profitability goals.

The role involves responding to customer and sales requests region-wide, planning training for customers and salespeople, preparing quotations, and coordinating with projects to resolve order issues. Onsite at our Denver facility; posting closes Oct 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) and/or two to four years’ equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert knowledge of Lighting equipment and terminology.
• Prefer Electrical Distribution and/or Lighting Rep / Manufacturer experience.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical specifications for electrical distribution products.
• Must have experience as a contractor inside salesperson or management of gear/lighting projects and/or electrical distribution and control projects desired.
• PC literate with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests from customers and salespersons on matters pertaining to the application and operation of various lighting projects throughout a region.
• Assists with the planning and presentation of training programs and other professional growth opportunities for customers and salespersons in the planning, installation and operations of various gear projects.
• Provides verbal and written quotations or estimates of prices, terms and delivery for standard, complex or non-standard merchandise.
• Coordinates with Projects to resolve customer order problems and complaints promptly.
• Prepares correspondence and reports necessary for business transactions.
• Review plans and specs and determine if there are alternate solutions to suggest to customers.
• Contact other companies outside of QED to obtain pricing for non QED items. Develop a complete electrical distribution proposal for a project.

Skills

Lighting equipment

Electrical distribution

Inside sales experience

Reading electrical plans

Reading specifications

MS Office

Contractor/gear project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.)

Job description

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Sr. Lighting Quotations Specialist

This role coordinates the bidding and quotation process for customer requests and projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while collaborating with sales associates. Each quotation should align with the branch’s sales and profitability goals.

Learn more about the role through this quick video: Day in the Life of a Project & Quotations Specialist - YouTube

What You'll Do

• Responds to requests from customers and salespersons on matters pertaining to the application and operation of various lighting projects throughout a region.
• Assists with the planning and presentation of training programs and other professional growth opportunities for customers and salespersons in the planning, installation and operations of various gear projects.
• Provides verbal and written quotations or estimates of prices, terms and delivery for standard, complex or non-standard merchandise.
• Coordinates with Projects to resolve customer order problems and complaints promptly.
• Prepares correspondence and reports necessary for business transactions.
• Review plans and specs and determine if there are alternate solutions to suggest to customers.
• Contact other companies outside of QED to obtain pricing for non QED items. Develop a complete electrical distribution proposal for a project.

What You'll Bring

• Prefer Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) and/or two to four years’ equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert knowledge of Lighting equipment and terminology.
• Prefer Electrical Distribution and/or Lighting Rep / Manufacturer experience.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical specifications for electrical distribution products.
• Must have experience as a contractor inside salesperson or management of gear/lighting projects and/or electrical distribution and control projects desired.
• PC literate with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000

Onsite at our Denver, CO facility

Posting closing date: October 30, 2026

Applicaitons will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. QED reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

What We Offer Great Family-friendly Benefits To Full-time Associates

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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