Senior Switchgear Quotations Specialist (153617)
Senior Switchgear Quotations Specialist (153617)
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Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!
Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies services and solutions which includes the following companies: Rexel Gexpro Platt & Mayer.
A career with us offers professional growth career advancement unlimited opportunities to learn and a fun inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is valued treated with dignity and respect and empowered to do their best work.
If youre passionate about problem-solving and relationship building join our team and unlock a world of digital tools customer integration services and top-tier products to exceed customer expectations. Benefit from our strong partnerships with leading suppliers to secure and retain new customers.
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Internal Job Description
Summary
The Senior Quotations Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids. Responsible for reviewing bid packages formulating project quotations and providing product knowledge.
What Youll Do
- Quote moderate to high profile/complex projects that require a high level of product knowledge
- Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements approved manufacturers list commercial requirements project drawings and documentation requirements
- Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
- Break down bid package and issueRequest 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
- 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 team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
- Gather and track feedback to be used to identify areas where pricing or markup need to be adjusted for future successful bids
- Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
- In addition to processing bids increase business by utilizing company digital tools to sell promote or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers
- Perform other duties as assigned
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery integrity and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
What Youll Need
- High School or GED
- 5 years of experience customer service project manager or related experience
- Experience with electrical distribution lighting and controls or adjacent industry preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills interpersonal skills and ability to drive decisions with influence
- Product and application knowledge essential
- Ability to assist in project design without rep/manufacturing assistance
- Ability to identify read and review project drawings (one-lines gear and lighting schedules and layouts.)
- Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication customer service time management and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word /PDF editor (Blue Beam or Adobe) quote tool and design software
- Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with project stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate at all levels; including senior decision makers with customer and vendors
- Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit andbe self-motivatedand enthusiastic about business
- Willingness to drive team growth through mentoring and coaching on product knowledge process and relationships
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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%
- Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
- Travels to offsite locations Occasionally up to 20%
Physical Demands
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary positionConstantly at least 51%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work locationFrequently 21% to 50%
- Use hands to finger handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machineryConstantly at least 51%
- Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves pick up boxes or position ones self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/ in server closetOccasionally up to 20%
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder forklift pallet jack or other warehouse equipmentOccasionally up to 20%
- Talk hear taste smell: Must be able to use senses toeffectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditionsConstantly at least 51%
Weight and Force
- Up to 10 pounds Occasionally up to 20%
- Up to 25 pounds None
- Up to 50 pounds None
- Up to 75 pounds None
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) and its affiliated companies is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Our Benefits Include:
- 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 We like to promote from within
Senior Switchgear Quotations Specialist
153617
St. LouisMO
Rexel USA
Branch Field Sales
Sales
Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued treated with dignity and respect and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation email or call
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
