Specialty HVAC Quotations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Gather required data for quote preparation, data entry of new quotes, and contact vendors for job quotes
• Contact partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications and requirements
• Keep current of new products, trends, market cost, and pricing
• Follow up on customer quotes and contact vendors for material pricing
• Cook up pricing data from vendors in a timely manner
• Participate in the resolution of any and all pricing related issues
• Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Sends completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer
• Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Develop knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customers by working closely with more experienced brand/product managers
• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project
• Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions, philosophies, or processes
• Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required
• Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required
• Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Able to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

Benefits

Ferguson cares for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates.

Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!