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
- Date Posted: 27 Jul 2021
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