As the Senior Specialist – Quotations (Construction), you will develop proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. You will collaborate with members of the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or product teams to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely. You may be responsible for developing responses to the most complex or high-value inquiries.Responsibilities:
Identifies and qualifies potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
Interacts with consultants representing customers to obtain approvals for bidding.
Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.
Supervises negotiations with both suppliers and customers.
Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.
Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.
Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
May identify sales opportunities within current customer base.
Qualifications:
High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
5+ years of related experience is required
Previous experience pulling together full bid packages
Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies
Experience interacting and negotiating with customers and supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation
Must be able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints
Strong math and analytical skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to travel up to 25%
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.#LI-SC1
