Sr Project Quotations Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare and dental plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonepar USA is seeking a Sr. Project Quotations Specialist to coordinate bids and quotations for lighting projects across a region. You will work closely with sales staff to ensure accuracy, timely responses, and alignment with branch profitability goals.

The role requires strong lighting product knowledge, experience with electrical plans, and the ability to develop comprehensive proposals. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Lighting equipment and terminology.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
• Experience as contractor inside salesperson or management of gear/lighting projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer and sales inquiries on lighting projects within a region.
• Assist with planning and presenting training for customers and salespersons.
• Provide verbal and written quotations and delivery terms for standard and non-standard items.

Skills

Lighting knowledge

Read electrical plans

MS Office

Contracting/field sales experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.)

Tools

MS Office

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.

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 or email .

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