Switchgear Quotations Manager

Rexel USA; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel USA seeks a Switchgear Quotations Manager to lead the quotations team and drive sales strategies. This role focuses on customer relations, team management, and achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in customer service, project management, and understanding electrical distribution.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of customer service or project management experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical distribution or lighting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quotation's team to achieve sales goals.
• Develop and implement sales strategy for assigned areas.
• Interface with customers to identify needs and develop relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer Service

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!

Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.

A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn and enjoy the work we do.

Our values are the foundation for how we operate with our employees, customers, and suppliers. We strive to Deliver the Best Customer Experience, Join Forces for Success, Encourage Innovation, Engage People to Develop Their Talents, Trust Each Other, and Enjoy Making a Difference.

If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Rexel USA as a Switchgear Quotations Manager!

The position of Switchgear Quotations Manager will be based out of our Naperville, IL location!

Summary

The Manager Quotations is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies as well as leading the Quotation's team to achieve established sales goals. Responsible for developing and growing relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids and assuring quality and accuracy of proposals.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Quotation's team towards achieving the sales, customer development, product mix and Gross Profit goals identified in the business planning process
• Develop and implement the sales strategy for assigned area of focus. Strategy should accommodate District, Division, and Regional goals
• Interface with customer's purchasing, program management, planning, and technical functions to identify the customer's needs and develop new-client relationships
• Hire, train and develop Quotation's team to achieve highest level of sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Ensure Quotation's personnel have the base level of product or technical expertise to successfully execute the sales strategy through implementation of local training programs with internal sources, vendors and suppliers or outside schools or training programs
• Meet with key clients and assist sales representatives with maintaining relationships, negotiating, and closing deals
• Create and utilize market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, discounts rates, recommend vendor partners, sales forecasting and evaluates the company's competition to ensure a competitive advantage
• Liaison between sales and other departments to ensure flawless execution and customer satisfaction
• Educate sales personnel and customers about new and existing product offerings
• Analyze and control Travel and Expense (T&E) expenditures to meet budgeted expectations
• Deliver sales presentations with sales representatives and help coordinate customer training. Represent company at trade association meetings to promote company and products
• Track and measure the success of promotional programs and product launches against sales objectives. Prepare sales reports to show volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion. Analyze sales to formulate strategy with Quotation's team and vendors
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School or GED
• 6+ years of customer service, project management, or related experience
• Management experience preferred
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence
• Product and application knowledge essential
• Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word
• Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers
• Ability to collaborate at all levels
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be self-motivated, and enthusiastic about business
• Demonstrated track record of sales management achievement
• Ability to travel domestically
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one's self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%
  
  

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 75 pounds None
  
  

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

For the state of Illinois only, the pay range is $97,293.64 - $145,940.46 depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Commission/Bonus Plan: Project House

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
  
  

Switchgear Quotations Manager

153285

Naperville, IL

Rexel USA

Branch Field Sales

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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