Strategic Quote Development Specialist | Fort Worth, TX

About the role

The Strategic Quote Development Specialist is accountable for providing resource knowledge and professional expertise in the coordination, facilitation and preparation of Strategic Account quotations and proposals on a global level. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving the most competitive quotation position possible by coordinating quotations for strategic accounts with NDC branches, TTI Europe and TTI Asia Product Teams, corporate product marketing, strategic account managers and manufacturers.
• Responsible for preparation and completion of the most comprehensive and competitive quotation by cross functioning and communicating with the branch, product marketing and Strategic Account Managers.
• Develops relationships with manufacturers which will result in knowledge of competitive intelligence and “most favored” competitive positioning.
• Responsible for achievement of incremental profitability through additional negotiation of manufacturers ship & debits after award of contract.
• Ensures Strategic Account Managers have the most current price and delivery information such as competitive intelligence, market trends, manufacturers cost adjustments, along with any other information that would be of benefit to the overall knowledge of the business.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Degree from a four-year University with 3+ years’ experience in corporate product marketing, branch product marketing and/or sales preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of TTI Procurement and Ship and Debit System.
• Knowledge of TTI Products and Services.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer) required.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)/Roth plan with matching
• Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• Strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

Additional Information

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Relocation assistance is not offered; candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense. Visa sponsorship is not available. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.