We are looking for a Senior Quotations Specialist - Project Strategy to join our Rexel USA team in Denver, CO! Summary:
The Senior Quotations Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids. Responsible for reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and providing product knowledge. This role will emphasize project strategy development, including assessing stock-based solutions, leveraging strategic vendor relationships to create competitive advantages, and directing opportunities to the appropriate quotations specialist to ensure the highest level of customer support and project success.
What You'll Do:Develop and execute project pursuit strategies to maximize win potential and profitability.Evaluate opportunities to fulfill project requirements utilizing existing company inventory and stock positions.Identify and leverage strategic vendor and manufacturer partnerships to create competitive advantages on project opportunities.Direct opportunities to the most appropriate quotations specialist based on project scope, complexity, expertise, and workload.Facilitate collaboration between sales, quotations, procurement, and vendor partners to support successful project execution.Provide guidance on strategic bid positioning, value-added solutions, and risk mitigation throughout the quotation process.Monitor high-value and complex opportunities to ensure alignment with company objectives and customer requirements.Promote best practices in project evaluation, resource allocation, and quotation strategy development.Quote moderate to high profile/complex projects that require a high level of product knowledgeReview bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, project drawings, and documentation requirementsFormat customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid reviewBreak down bid package and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information availableReceive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for reviewPrepare and submit final proposal with all required documentationNegotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriateParticipate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledgeMeet with team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levelsGather and track feedback to be used to identify areas where pricing or markup need to be adjusted for future successful bidsEstablish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliersIn addition to processing bids, increase business by utilizing company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customersPerform other duties as assigned Job Duties Disclaimer:
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, demonstrate 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. 
