Summary

　　Job title: Lighting Quotations Specialist

　　Job ID: 202324610005

　　Department: Fort Dodge - 3E

　　Location: IA-Windsor Heights

　　Description

　　Summary:

　　The Quotations Specialist is responsible for coordinating the bidding quotation process for customer requests and projects in an accurate and timely manner and in conjunction with the appropriate sales associates. Each quotation shall be prepared in a manner which reflects the branch’s sales and profitability objectives.

　　Reports to: Sales Manager

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　2 year technical degree or equivalent field experience

　　Strong mathematics, grammar and geometry skills

　　Working knowledge of lamps, ballast and fixtures is a must

　　Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

　　Ability to write and speak English

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

　　Multi-tasking abilities are a must

　　Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines

　　Detail oriented and organized

　　Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere

　　Must be a self-starter

　　Working Conditions:

　　Working conditions will be standard to an office environment.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities: No

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　· Analyzes project blue prints and identifies required specifications to prepare a bill of materials needed.

　　· Prepares project bill of materials and submits to appropriate vendors for pricing information.

　　· Formulates the bid’s unique pricing strategy by combining the vendor’s pricing information received with the branch’s sales margin objectives; coordinates pricing strategy with appropriate sales and management representatives.

　　· Prepares and submits project bid proposals in a complete and accurate manner which reflects the formulated pricing strategy, assuring all submission deadlines are met.

　　· Maintains an accurate follow-up system for actively tracking bids and quotations provided to customers assuring no bid is left behind.

　　· Upon achievement of proposal award, coordinates the ordering and delivery processes with sales associates to assure that materials are delivered in accordance with the terms outlined in the bid proposal.

　　· Monitors the progress of ordering activities associated with bid projects to assure the accuracy of the bid’s pricing and terms.

　　· Prescribes limits of profit mark-up and evaluates profit performance on quotations with the Branch Manager to assure that performance is aligned with the branch’s sales and profitability objectives.

　　· Continuously communicates with customers throughout the quotation/bid process to share information related to products, manufacturer’s pricing, shipping requirements, etc.

　　· Establishes and maintains ethical, cooperative manufacturer relationships.

　　· Informs and educates relevant branch associates on pricing changes and strategies to assure all customer pricing is conducted on a consistent basis.

　　· Maintains current knowledge of inventory, including appropriate substitutions.

　　· Maintains a complete and updated library of manufacturer’s catalogs.

　　CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

　　Benefits:

　　Benefits available for this position are:

　　Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

　　Disability Insurance

　　Life Insurance

　　401(k)

　　Paid Sick Leave

　　Paid Holidays

　　Paid Vacation

　　Paid Parental Leave