Sr Project Quotations Specialist

QED; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Dental & vision coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

QED is seeking a Sr. Project Quotations Specialist to manage bidding and quotation processes for lighting projects across a region.

You will coordinate with sales associates to ensure accurate, timely quotes aligned with branch profitability goals and participate in delivering comprehensive electrical distribution proposals. The role requires strong knowledge of lighting equipment, experience in electrical distribution, and the ability to read electrical plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 2–4 years’ experience.
• Expert knowledge of lighting equipment and terminology.
• Electrical distribution and/or lighting rep/manufacturer experience desirable.
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
• Experience as contractor inside salesperson or leadership of gear/lighting projects desired.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer and salesperson inquiries about lighting projects across a region.
• Assist with planning and presenting training programs for customers and salespersons.
• Provide verbal and written quotations with prices, terms and delivery.
• Coordinate with Projects to resolve order problems and complaints promptly.
• Prepare correspondence and reports for business transactions.
• Review plans and specs to suggest alternate solutions to customers.
• Obtain pricing from external companies and develop complete electrical distribution proposals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) and/or two to four years’ equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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. Project Quotations Specialist

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.

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)

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