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.
What You'll Do:Take off all electrical material for an end user account and aid in the quotation process.  This person will also make job site visits to identify labor saving ideas for the end users contractors.  Quote moderate to high profile/complex projects that require a high level of product knowledge
Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, project drawings, and documentation requirements
Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
Break 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 available
Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review
Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation
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 team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
Gather and track feedback to be used to identify areas where pricing or markup need to be adjusted for future successful bids
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
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.
