Switchgear Bids & Quotes Specialist

Rexel; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Rexel USA in Livermore, CA is seeking a Switchgear Quotations Specialist to join our Rexel USA team. You will establish relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing for bids, review bid packages, and prepare quotations with product knowledge.

Responsibilities include handling RFQs, negotiating pricing where appropriate, and coordinating with Outside Sales and branch teams to develop strategic proposals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service, project management, or related experience preferred
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry preferred
• High School or GED - Required

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects
• Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements
• Work closely with Outside Sales or the branch(es) to discuss the strategy and approach for each proposal request
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
• Break down bid package and issue RFQ to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information available
• Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review
• Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation
• May negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• In addition to processing bids, increase business by utilizing company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PDF editor (Blue Beam or Adobe)

Job description

Rexel USA in Livermore, CA is seeking a Switchgear Quotations Specialist to join our Rexel USA team. You will establish relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing for bids, review bid packages, and prepare quotations with product knowledge.

Responsibilities include handling RFQs, negotiating pricing where appropriate, and coordinating with Outside Sales and branch teams to develop strategic proposals.