CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT QUOTATIONS SPECIALIST

 

We are seeking a Project Quotations Specialist to maintain, grow and support our current team. As a Project Quotations Specialist, you enjoy a team environment, working towards a common goal of excellence in service to the electrical distributor and electrical contractor customers of Alberta.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Project Quotations Specialist, you are responsible for creating accurate project quotations, interpreting client bill of materials, and negotiating directly with both contractors and distributors.

  • Prepare itemized cost of goods for lighting and lighting control projects
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings and client bill of materials
  • Prepare accurate proposals and ensure submission within provided timelines
  • Coordinate with the project quotes team to self-delegate and prioritize workloads
  • Manage the quoted project to ensure all supporting documentation is received
  • Aggressively negotiate with clients to profitably secure proposals
  • Self-educate on competitors’ strengths and weaknesses – identify opportunities from this and capitalize on sales
  • Clearly communicate within the sales team to coordinate and execute project strategy
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships within the project quotes team, clients, and manufacturers
  • Demonstrate initiative to capitalize on education opportunities in lighting technologies and new products offered from partner manufacturers

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
  • Good written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Great time and work management
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Independent problem solver
  • Personable, confident, and pleasant

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

  • Experience with Adobe PDF
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Considered an Asset:

  • Knowledge of the lighting and/or electrical industry
  • Ability to read engineer drawings and technical sheets
  • Previous project quotations experience, 1-3 years (preferred)
  • Previous project management experience, 1-3 years (preferred)

 

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

  • Competitive Salary Package – entry salary based on experience
  • Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
  • Paid Vacation and Christmas Break
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package; Health, Dental, Vision, Mental Health
  • Career Development and Educational Training
  • Team Building Events
  • On-site Parking