Quotations Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Quotations Specialist to join our Rexel team in Schertz, TX or Mesquite, TX!

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects
• Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements
• Work closely with Outside Sales or the branch(es) to discuss the strategy and approach for each proposal request
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
• Break down bid package and issue 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
• May 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 the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• Increase business by utilizing company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Product and application knowledge being developed
• Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of 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
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and be self-motivated and enthusiastic about business
• Desire and aptitude to learn quickly with a growth mindset/self-improvement and continuous learning

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly â at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently â 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly â at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally â up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally â up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly â at least 51%
• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally â up to 20%

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 to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities â We like to promote from within