Lighting Quotes Specialist

About the Role

The Lighting Quotations Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose to create lasting value by assisting the Lighting Team and customers. This position is responsible for providing pricing from various vendors for new quotes, existing projects, and opportunities from the outside sales team. The successful candidate will create lighting Bills of Material from blueprints or collaborate with customers to suggest lighting products for design-build projects. The role is seen as a champion for company culture, our 5 P’s, and our purpose.

Responsibilities

• Prepare take-offs for lighting bills of material from blueprints or specifications.
• Assist customers with lighting product selection and application.
• Negotiate pricing with lighting manufacturers and customers.
• Prepare submittals for approval and O&M manuals using Adobe.
• Provide lead-times for quotations and assist with customer service as needed.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Critical Success Factors

• Customer-focused approach.
• Ability to proactively analyze, identify, and resolve discrepancies.
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe is essential.
• Knowledge of Eclipse is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email, and in person.
• Knowledge and experience with lighting products and distribution is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Consistently: Sitting, working with hands and fingers, talking, hearing, near vision acuity, collaboration with others, customer contact, indoor work.
• Frequently: Far vision acuity, depth perception, field of vision, standing, walking, reaching, vision adjustment, color vision.
• Sometimes: Standing, walking, reaching, vision adjustment, color vision, driving.
• Occasionally: Lifting, carrying, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, working alone, exposure to cold, heat, temperature changes, wet/humid conditions, noise, vibration, confined areas, high places, outdoor work, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive materials, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Pay

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter, including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience, training, and business or organizational needs. Compensation may be below the lower end of the range when minimum requirements are not met, while the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications exceeding role requirements.