Sr Project Quotations Specialist

Sonepar USA Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sonepar USA Inc is seeking a Sr. Quotations Specialist in Mesa, AZ to coordinate bidding and quotation activities for lighting projects, ensuring alignment with branch sales and profitability goals.

You will respond to customer and sales requests, prepare quotes, review plans and specs, and develop comprehensive electrical distribution proposals. A Bachelor's degree or 2–4 years of related experience is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and lighting product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2–4 years of education/experience combined.
• Expert knowledge of Lighting equipment and terminology.
• Expert ability to read electrical plans and specifications for distribution products.
• Experience as a contractor inside salesperson or management of gear/lighting projects is desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests from customers and salespersons on lighting project applications and operations across a region.
• Assist in planning and presenting training programs for customers and salespersons in planning, installation and operations of Gear projects.
• Provide verbal and written quotations including terms and delivery for standard or non-standard merchandise.
• Coordinate with Projects to resolve order problems and customer complaints promptly.
• Prepare correspondence and reports for business transactions.
• Review plans/specs and suggest alternate solutions to customers.
• Contact external vendors to obtain pricing and develop complete electrical distribution proposals.

Skills

Lighting knowledge

Electrical plans reading

Inside sales experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

The Sr. Quotations Specialist 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: $60,000 - $90,000

Associate Benefits:

• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment including several company paid benefits
• 401(k) eligibility with competitive company match
• Access to wellness rewards, discount plans, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Sick Days, Jury Duty, Bereavement Days
• Promotional opportunity
• Work in a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate associates with diverse backgrounds and experiences

What We Offer You

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)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].

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