Lighting Quotes Specialist
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Van Meter Inc. is hiring a Lighting Quotes Specialist. The Lighting Quotations Specialist supports the Lighting Team by providing pricing from vendors, creating bills of material from blueprints, and assisting customers with product selection. They negotiate pricing, prepare submittals, provide lead‑times, and build strong customer relationships while championing company culture and values.
Key focus areas include Prepare a take‑off for the lighting bill of material from blueprints/specifications, Assist customers with lighting product selection and application, and Negotiate pricing with lighting manufacturers and customers.
Important skills include Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills. Preferred (not required): Lighting Product Selection, Bill Of Material Creation, and Lighting Products And Distribution Knowledge.
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Description
Summary:
The Lighting Quotations Specialist plays a crucial role at supporting our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve by supporting the Lighting Team and Lighting customers. The position is responsible for providing pricing from our various vendors for the lighting department's new quotes, existing projects, and opportunities from the outside sales team. The successful candidate will work closely with their team and their customers by creating a lighting Bill of Material from a blueprint or working with a customer to suggest lighting products on design-build projects. The Lighting Quotations Specialist is seen as a champion for the company culture, our 5 P's and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Prepare a take-off for the lighting bill of material from blueprints/specifications
Assist customers with lighting product selection and application
Negotiate pricing with lighting manufacturers and customers
Prepare submittals for approval and O&M manuals using Adobe
Provide lead-times for quotations and assist with customer service when needed
Build and maintain customer relationships
Requirements
Critical Success Factors:
Customer Focused
Ability to proactively analyze, identify & then follow up to resolve discrepancies
Detailed-Oriented
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Self motivated
Drive for continuous improvement
Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
Job Requirements/Specifications:
College degree preferred
Minimum 3 years experience preferred
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe skills are essential
Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email and in person are required
Knowledge and experience with lighting products and distribution is preferred
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Consistently sitting, working with hands & fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity-near, works with others, customer contact, and work indoors
Frequently vision acuity-far, depth perception, and field of vision
Sometimes standing, walking, reaching, vision adjustment, color vision, and driving
Occasionally lifting, carrying, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, works alone, cold, heat, temperature changes, wet, humid, noise, vibration, confined area, high places, work outdoors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive materials, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.
Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Salary Description
$75,000-$86,000
Van Meter is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
3 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$75,000.00 - $86,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55016
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
4409833
Job Benefits
Not specified
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