Founded in Denver in 1987 QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors industrial facilities and OEM businesses.
At QED we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.
Project Quotations Specialist
The Project Quotations Specialist coordinates the bidding and quotation process for customer requests and projects ensuring accuracy and timeliness while collaborating with sales associates. Each quotation should align with the branchs sales and profitability goals.
What Youll Do:
- Analyze project blueprints and prepare a bill of materials.
- Gather pricing information from vendors and develop a unique pricing strategy in line with sales margins.
- Submit complete and accurate project bid proposals by deadlines.
- Track bids and quotations to ensure none are overlooked.
- Coordinate ordering and delivery processes for awarded proposals.
- Monitor project ordering activities for compliance with bid terms.
- Collaborate with the Branch Manager on profit mark-up limits and performance evaluation.
- Maintain communication with customers regarding products and pricing.
- Build and maintain ethical relationships with manufacturers.
- Educate branch associates on pricing strategies.
- Maintain knowledge of inventory and manufacturers catalogs.
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of experience with electrical and lighting products.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Excellent mathematical analytical and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for long periods and use computer equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 lbs. occasionally exceeding that weight.
Location: Denver Colorado
Salary: $75000 -$95000
Our Competitive Benefits:
401K Plan Competitive Medical Plans (medical dental and vision) Paid Vacation Paid Sick Paid Personal Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts Long-term and Short-term Disability Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service or any other categories protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority