Senior Quotations Specialist

The position of Senior Quotations Specialist will based out of our St Louis, MO location!

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

• 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 manufactures list, commercial requirements, project drawings, and documentation requirements
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
• Break down bid package and issues 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
• 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
• 5+ years of experience customer service, project manager, or related experience
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry 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
• Ability to assist in project design without rep/manufacturing assistance
• Ability to identify, read, and review project drawings (one-lines, gear and lighting schedules, and layouts.)
• Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word, /PDF editor (Blue Beam or Adobe) quote tool, and design software
• Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with project stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate at all levels; including senior decision makers with customer and vendors
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be self-motivated, and enthusiastic about business
• Willingness to drive team growth through mentoring and coaching on product knowledge, process, and relationships

 

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 None
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%