Switchgear Bid Estimator – Drive Precise Project Quotes

Sonepar USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Project Switchgear Estimator for our Baltimore, MD location. You will prepare switchgear quotations, manage daily bids, and build strong vendor and customer relations to position Capital Electric as the Distributor of Choice.

The role requires deep product knowledge, bid accuracy, and the ability to analyze market conditions, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining catalogs in Lotus/Excel.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in the electrical industry preferred.
• Product knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to work in a challenging deadline-oriented atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good and dependable mathematic skills.
• Computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully and diligently prepare all switchgear quotations for your assigned geographical area.
• Skillfully work all assigned daily quotations for the entire assigned customer base.
• The sales effort will include, but not be limited to power distribution equipment.
• Command a complete working knowledge of all assigned and potential accounts.
• Analyze the market conditions of the assigned territory. Prepare and summarize this information on a monthly report by the first day of each month.
• Develop and maintain an active and historical database using Lotus/Excel.
• Bid all requests from assigned customer group that falls into our product and service offering.
• Work with the Sales Manager or independently to acquire necessary pricing in the time frame required to deliver the bid on time.
• Insure bid is inclusive of all mandatory requirements.
• Update and maintain the necessary catalog information required for efficient quotations.
• Insure a professional bid package to promote a positive market image.
• Identify methods to increase the effectiveness of the department and recommend any applicable changes.
• Develop superior industry knowledge via self-study program to include switchgear and related products, design criteria, proper use of products, and code requirements.
• Be prepared to solve problem and recommend solutions using your knowledge or that of your associates.
• Participate and be involved in the local industry associations that serve your customer group. Attend any specified industry trade shows.
• Provide assistance to any other department of Capital Electric as may be required to support any customer or fellow employee.
• Command a thorough working knowledge of Lotus/Excel
• Required Skills:

Skills

Switchgear

Quotations

Sales support

Customer relations

Bid analysis

MS Office

Mathematics

Communication

Deadline-driven

Tools

Lotus/Excel

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Project Switchgear Estimator for our Baltimore, MD location. You will prepare switchgear quotations, manage daily bids, and build strong vendor and customer relations to position Capital Electric as the Distributor of Choice.

The role requires deep product knowledge, bid accuracy, and the ability to analyze market conditions, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining catalogs in Lotus/Excel.