Associate Commercial and Fixtures Quotations Specialist

Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure betterhomesand better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problemsadaptand grow to continuously serve our customerscommunitiesand each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class productsserviceand capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates whooperatewith the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Quotations Specialist! As a Quotations Specialist you will help with the development of quotations on Commercial Fixtures whileestablishingclose relationships with the branches vendor representatives and ensuring outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Gatherdata for quote preparation data entry of new quotes and contact vendors for job quotes

• Work directly with partners and clients todetermineproject scope specifications requirements and perform calculations

• Keep current of new products trends market cost and pricing

• Contacts vendors for material pricing

• Coordinate with vendors to ensure that pricing data is receivedin a timely manner

• Participate in the resolution ofany and allpricing related issues

• Analyze specifications including sketches blueprints bills of material or sample layouts

• Assess cost-effectiveness of productsprojectsor services tracking actual costsrelativeto bids as the project develops

• Sends completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer builder or designer one day in advance of the identified due date

• Confer with subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

• Develop knowledge of the organizations products services and customers by working closely with more experienced brand/product managers

• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients business needs

• Assist Project Managers with execution of projectin accordance withorganizations project managementmethodologyaccording to established project plan

• Identify develop and gather the resources to complete the project

• Establishmaintain and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers

• Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functionsphilosophiesor processes

• Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management

Qualifications

• Construction-related quotations or estimating experience preferred

• Prior use ofPlanswiftQuotesoftor similar estimating software a plus

• Strongproficiencywith computer and software programs including all Microsoft Applications

• Experience reading blueprints building plans or drawings preferred

• Excellent communication time management and organizational skills

• Ability 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

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed toa holistic approachtowards benefits plans and programs that support the mentalphysicaland 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!