Job Details
Job Location
90 - Delran, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Billows Electric Supply is one of the region's largest suppliers of electrical equipment (lighting, distribution, generators, and supplies), with 19 locations serving NJ, PA, & DE. We supply both the residential and commercial construction markets, as well as industrial, healthcare, educational, gaming, and governmental markets. We field a team of sales, warehouse, drivers, accounting, marketing, purchasing, inventory control, and IT associates, that together, provide our customers with a high level of quality and consistent service.
Quotation Specialist -Switchgear
Reports to: Branch Manager
Remote: Not a Remote Position
Non-Exempt
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.
Switchgear Quotations Specialist
Summary:
The Quotations Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids. Responsible for reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and providing product knowledge.
Responsibilities and Duties
An individual must be able to learn and utilize the technology made available to their position to ensure quality communication and efficient workflows for the organization.
•Perform take-offs from electrical plans and specifications.
•Establish and maintain good working relations with all our key switchgear vendors
•Ability to efficiently navigate both Siemens COMPAS GO and Eaton BIDMAN software packages
•Strategize between vendors, customers, and our sales associates to control and win profitable jobs •Produce quotations, bills of material, and create workable project hand-off documents
•Develop cost effective proposals from project plans and specs; negotiate and secure project orders in collaboration with sales team.
•Set industry standards for professionalism in accurate, quality quotations, timely follow-up, on-time submittals, and in general, exceed our customer expectations
•Work with IMT to ensure stock compatibility with the current market demands and customer preferences
•Manage vendor pricing agreements
Qualifications
An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.
Qualifications
•Commitment to constant improvement, teamwork, and positive attitude
•Ability to work directly with customers and suppliers
•Able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize
•Computer literate in CRM, Adobe, Word, Outlook, and Excel
•Able to utilize the internet to get product information from manufacturer websites for submittal information.
•Ability to work with manufacturer-provided software for pricing and product information
•Detail-oriented
•Can-do attitude, work well as part of a team
•Ability to learn manufacturer pricing programs
•Good written and verbal communication skills
•Strong leadership qualities and teambuilding spirit
•1 - 2 years of related experience and/or training. Electrical switchgear sales and/or Project or Product Management experience
Physical Activities

• Reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Moves, lifts, carry and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent computer and phone use

Work Environment
Office environment, mainly seated at a desk in our Tech Department located in our Corporate Office. This position requires regular and reliable on- site attendance.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (Employee 100% covered)
• Dental Plan
• Eye Glass Allowance
• 401k With Company Match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Sick & Vacation Time
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement at Billows Electric Supply

Billows Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. All decisions about hiring, transfers, and promotions will be made regardless of gender, age, race, or any other protected classification.