Quotations Specialist

About the role

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. The Quotations Specialist will join the PLATT team in Sacramento, CA, establishing relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids.

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects
• Review bid packages and all surrounding requirements, including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements
• Work closely with Outside Sales or branch(es) to discuss strategy and approach for each proposal request
• Format customer requests into standardized spreadsheets for bid review
• Break down bid packages and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors, communicating deadlines, project information, and any additional pertinent details
• Receive pricing and compile bid tabulation for review
• Prepare and submit final proposals with all required documentation
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and offer substitute products where appropriate
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain product knowledge
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• Utilize company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of customer service, project management, or related experience preferred
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry preferred
• High School or GED required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Developing product and application knowledge
• Customer-oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, specifically with Excel, Outlook, Word, PDF editor (Blue Beam or Adobe), and appropriate quoting tools
• Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with all project stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate with sales team, customers, and vendors
• Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation
• Desire and aptitude to learn quickly with a growth mindset and continuous learning

Physical Demands

• Sit: Constantly (at least 51%)
• Walk: Frequently (21% to 50%)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly (at least 51%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Climb or balance: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly (at least 51%)

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally (up to 20%)

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%)
• Travels to offsite locations: Occasionally (up to 20%)

Pay

For the state of California only, the pay range is $25.37 to $26.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities