Sr. Quotations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : A Senior Quotations Specialist will develop proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from current and prospective customers. This pertains to both specified and cross over projects. You will collaborate with members of the sales, inside, and any other SESCO team to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely. All project quotations to be finalized at least 24 hours prior to bidding. You may be responsible for developing responses to the most complex or high-value inquiries. Will assist subordinates as needed. A wide variety of creativity and latitude is expected.

Position Responsibilities :

• Builds and maintains relationships with customers, manufacturers, and outside sales people as directed
• Provide quotations on both miscellaneous and project quotes as assigned by manager
• Provide project quotations that are efficient and competitive to local market conditions
• Ensure the Lighting Controls systems comply with the specifications of the project
• Responsible for large project quotations 800k and above
• Negotiate project buy out with manufacturers
• Provide quotation breakdowns in a timely manner
• Formulate plans for following up on bids to generate orders
• Communicates regularly with SESCO team to ensure quotations and resulting orders are complete
• Responsible for arranging and filing supporting bid documents both electronically and hard copy where required
• Maintain ongoing familiarity with SESCO’s line card
• Ability to exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs
• Other duties as assigned by manager

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