Sr. Project Quotations Specialist - Inland Territory

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

 

What You Will Do: 

• Act as point person for directing workload with the Project Team as well as making judgment calls on projects that sales should be quoting versus Project Team.

• In coordination with the Sales Manager, aid in the development of new Project Team members regarding the North Coast system and sales procedures.  Provide ongoing consultation and guidance.

• Prepare timely and accurate quotes for engineered projects. 

• compiling and analyzing information from vendors, determining appropriate pricing, using discretion to maximize North Coast profit and success, and providing priced quotes to customers.

• Provide system design for projects per contractor and owner requirements on design/build projects.  Offer value-add services by evaluating blueprints and recommending solutions based on design specs. 

• Coordinate with management and account managers regarding pre bid quotation strategy and other related pertinent sales and customer information.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the job quotes system and perform analysis on hit rate reporting.

• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with North Coast customers and other third parties involved in lighting design work by calling on them and providing regular technical and project support.

• Provide leadership role in promoting fair and honest dealings with suppliers.  Manage vendor relationships to benefit North Coast, our customers and the suppliers.

• For secured jobs, coordinate and communicate detailed project needs to Project Sales Specialist – Project Manager to ensure smooth project turnover and timely service to the customer. 

• Serve as information center for technical information and consult with sales team on the proper application of products when applicable.

• Participates in and follows all North Coast policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc).

What You Will Bring:

• 5-7 years in the Electrical industry. Associates should have familiarity with electrical codes and a working knowledge of electrical design processes and techniques.   Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Adobe.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to shift between various projects; excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.

• Good understanding of market, competitors, products and services. 

• Strong leadership and selling skills and the ability to work independently. 

• Basic understanding of financial information and effective negotiating skills.  Must maintain and provide a positive company image. Committed to 100% accuracy and ‘Do It Right the First Time’ (DIRTFT).

• Excellent recordkeeping and time management. 

 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Office-based role with high computer and phone usage.

• Light lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Standard 40-hour workweek; occasional evenings/weekends based on business needs.

• Reliable on-site attendance required.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and interruptions.

 

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $85,500 to $109,000 annually, DOE.

 

 

What We Offer You

 

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings w