Quotations

Job Description

The Quotations Specialist ensures the satisfaction of our customers by providing the highest quality of service to each customer. This position is primarily responsible for providing project pricing to customers and the company sales staff, as well as marketing the company’s product brands.

Qualifications

• Some college credits, preferably in electrical engineering but candidates with mechanical, or structural engineering degrees are welcome.
• A high school degree.
• Type a minimum of 45 WPM.
• Willingness to undergo product and computer application training.
• Prior experience working in an office setting.
• Candidates familiar with electrical, electronic, lighting products, or those who are technically inclined are preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive decisions with influence.
• Three or more years’ prior experience in lighting and controls quotation.
• Familiarity with OASIS and Title 24 technicalities preferred.
• Basic arithmetic/accounting knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, and use of the Internet.

Personal Characteristics

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Positive Demeanor: Exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude towards customers and be sensitive to their needs—be extremely service-oriented.
• Effective Marketer: Consider all aspects of selling including vendor relationships, profit and loss concepts, and long and short-term goals of the company.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: This position plays a critical role as a liaison between customers and senior marketing management. Candidates must have the utmost discretion, reasoning, and sound logic to interpret competing demands. The candidate must also have respect for the sensitive nature of customer information such as bids, pricing, existing jobs, etc.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities. Able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Solve Problems: Assess complex issues and situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Working Conditions

• Employee works in a temperature-regulated environment inside the office section for a conventional desk job, using a computer and typing on a keyboard for most of the day.
• 90-Day Trial Period
• Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with two 10-minute breaks and an unpaid lunch between 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance through Kaiser, Health Net, Guardian, and Principal
• 6 major holidays paid through the year (you must work the day before and after the holiday)
• Up to 40 hours of sick pay in one year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and available for use after 90 days of consecutive employment
• We offer great opportunity for growth for high-performing individuals
• We offer a performance-based year-end bonus
• We have a diverse work environment with a family feel, and we have monthly birthday celebrations
• We offer 401K through Principal; eligibility begins after a 3-month probationary period