Gear Quotations Specialist

Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences. Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric. The Gear Quotations Specialist plays a pivotal role in coordinating the bidding quotation process for customer requests and projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while aligning with sales and profitability objectives. Shift: Monday- Friday, 8 AM-5 PM We're looking for a team player who: - Analyzes project blueprints to identify specifications for preparing a bill of materials. - Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives. - Submits project bid proposals accurately and within deadlines. - Monitors ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy. - Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process. - Stays informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions. - Develops and enhances product knowledge, attending relevant training classes. - Negotiates special pricing contracts and maintain accurate documentation. - Fosters effective working relationships with Sales Associates, Inside Sales Associates, and support personnel. - Exchanges customers' needs information timely. What you bring: - Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Echo Electric. - 3+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products and other related project material. - Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills. - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats. - Strong mathematical and analytical skills. - Ability to accurately read blue prints and spec layouts. - Strong attention to details and demonstrated follow-up skills. - Demonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - Strong customer service orientation. - Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions. What we offer: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance. - Paid time off and paid holidays - 401K match - Profit Sharing - Tuition reimbursement and employee development. - Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement - Employee Discount on products - Access to a variety of trainings for personal development Who we are: We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sone