Quotations Specialist

Plymouth, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 34

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

Description

Are you a detail-oriented team player who enjoys problem-solving supporting customers and keeping projects moving Were looking for someone who brings energy reliability and a strong sense of ownership to their work. At J.H. Larson we value accuracy collaboration and a proactive approach in a fast-paced customer-focused environment. If you enjoy analyzing information coordinating with others and delivering well-executed solutions wed love to have you on our team.

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical Plumbing HVAC and Datacom products with 8 locations in Minnesota Wisconsin and South Dakota and 4 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees customers and vendors and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. Were proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year!

We have a great opportunity to join our Quotations Team at our Plymouth MN branch. The Quotations Specialist role plays a key role in preparing accurate competitive quotes by reviewing RFQs drawings and specifications coordinating with vendors and internal teams and supporting a smooth transition from quoting to project execution. This role partners closely with outside sales customers and project teams to clarify scope manage revisions follow up on open quotes and support sales goals while maintaining strong margins and high customer satisfaction.

Whats In It For You

Highly competitive benefits package
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account with employer match
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Employee assistance program
PTO and 9 paid holidays as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

Prepare accurate competitive quotations by reviewing RFQs drawings specifications and customer requirements
Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain pricing availability and lead times
Collaborate with customers sales and project teams to clarify scope provide updates and support smooth handoffs from quote to project execution
Revise and update quotes to reflect scope changes pricing adjustments and customer needs
Assist with awarded project setup kickoff and transition into the job management system
Track and follow up on open quotes support sales efforts and help resolve quoting or project issues
Maintain organized records of quotes pricing and related communications
Stay current on products vendor offerings and industry trends through ongoing training

Qualifications

Education

Highschool diploma or GED
Degree in Electrical Engineering Business or a related field preferred

Experience and/or Training

35 years of experience in quotations estimating inside sales or a related role within electrical lighting plumbing construction supply or distribution industries
Experience reading and interpreting project specifications blueprints drawings and RFQs with demonstrated ability to develop accurate detailed quotations
Hands-on experience coordinating with vendors/manufacturers to obtain pricing lead times and product availability and following up on quotes
Proficiency using job management quoting and office software systems (e.g. ERP CRM Excel project management platforms)
Demonstrated experience managing multiple bids deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Strong communication skills including the ability to collaborate with internal teams clarify customer needs and provide professional written and verbal updates
Customer service experience supporting the full inquiry-to-quote or quote-to-close cycle including handling questions addressing concerns and resolving issues
Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability with experience managing scope changes revisions and pricing adjustments
Ability to work independently with strong self-management skills including time management organization and follow-through
Experience maintaining organized documentation including quote history pricing records bid lists and project correspondence
5 years in electrical distribution or related experience preferred

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience qualifications location and internal equity considerations.

Why wait Check out our website and apply today at: under our Careers tab and while youre there contact us at to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of a team who wants you to be successful!

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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DescriptionAre you a detail-oriented team player who enjoys problem-solving supporting customers and keeping projects moving Were looking for someone who brings energy reliability and a strong sense of ownership to their work. At J.H. Larson we value accuracy collaboration and a proactive approach i...