As the Quotations Specialist (Construction), you will develop proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. You will collaborate with members of the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or product teams to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Identify potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.

　　Communicate with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.

　　Supervise negotiations with both suppliers and customers.

　　Provide materials including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.

　　Coordinate receipts of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.

　　Communicate with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.

　　Follow-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.

　　Communicate with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.

　　Post projects being bid by customers.

　　Maintain catalogs and price lists.

　　May provide general customer service after project awarded.

　　May identify sales opportunities within current customer base.

　　Qualifications:

　　High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

　　2+ years of related experience is required

　　2+ years of experience interacting with customers and/or supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation

　　Must be able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints

　　Strong math and analytical skills

　　Strong communication and organization skills

　　Strong computer skills

　　Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies is preferred

　　Previous experience putting together bid packages preferred

　　Ability to travel up to 25%

　　The expected salary range for this role is $ 33.85 to $42.31 per hour. This is the salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s compensation level within the range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, relevant education, qualifications, skills, organizational needs, and performance. Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401k Plan, and Paid Time Off.

　　Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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