Gear Quotations Specialist
Echo Electric · Columbus, OH · 3 wk ago
SalesFull-time
About the role
The Gear Quotations Specialist plays a pivotal role in coordinating the bidding quotation process for customer requests and projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while aligning with sales and profitability objectives.Responsibilities
- Analyzes project blueprints to identify specifications for preparing a bill of materials.
- Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives.
- Submits project bid proposals accurately and within deadlines.
- Maintains ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy.
- Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process.
- Stays informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
- Develops and enhances product knowledge, attending relevant training classes.
- Negotiates special pricing contracts and maintains accurate documentation.
- Fosters effective working relationships with Sales Associates, Inside Sales Associates, and support personnel.
- Exchanges customers’ needs information timely.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Echo Electric.
- 3+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products and other related project material.
- Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Ability to accurately read blue prints and spec layouts.
- Strong attention to details and demonstrated follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
Qualifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401K match
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
- Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Employee Discount on products
- Access to a variety of trainings for personal development
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401K match
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
- Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Employee Discount on products
- Access to a variety of trainings for personal development