Quotation Specialist

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and 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 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with 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 Renovations projects while establishing close relationships with the branches, vendors, and ensuring outstanding customer service.

This role focuses on services for Multifamily and Hospitality Renovations and will support the customers in assigned regional and national territories. If you have experience with Hospitality and or Multifamily quotations / estimating, knowledge of building fixture products, and strong time management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow!

This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and requirements to create well-structured, detailed proposals that support business and client objectives.
• Analyze cost structures and margin targets to produce competitive bids while meeting corporate profitability goals.
• Utilize and maintain established SOPs to complete quotation process.
• Engage with vendors to obtain accurate pricing lead time and product availability.
• Keep current of new products, trends, market cost, and pricing
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
• Sends completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or contractor.
• Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions or processes
• Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required
• Prior use of Planswift, Quotesoft, Bid Tracer, Salesforce or similar estimating or CRM software, a plus
• Advance proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to efficiently multitask in a highly deadline driven environment.
• Deep knowledge of product lines, features, benefits, and applications.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Service-minded, innovative, enthusiastic, organized, collaborative, articulate and able to learn quickly
• 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 to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and 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! #LI-REMOTE

Pay Range:

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

$2,700.00 - $5,866.30- Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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