What are the responsibilities and job description for the GEAR QUOTATION SPECIALIST (44553) position at City Electric Supply?
Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply (CES) offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly and passionate about providing incredible customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and internal growth opportunities.
About City Electric Supply
CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches world-wide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.
Summary
The GEAR Quotation Specialist is responsible for working with customers and branch locations to gather information and provide accurate, competitive pricing in order to win project packages for City Electric Supply.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist with collecting information from vendors and agents to create complete and competitive job package quotes.
- Prepare and manage sales quotes for customers and branch locations.
- Work directly with suppliers and customers to secure project awards.
- Provide value added service and technical expertise to customers.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Education/Experience
- Experience with Eaton, Siemens, and GE gear is required.
- A minimum of three years of experience in gear quotation is required.
- Valid driver’s license is preferred.
- Technical qualifications and strong industry knowledge are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
Competencies
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ambitious and self motivated.
- Desire to grow within the organization.
- Customer service focused mindset.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) company match program.
- Telehealth.
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
- Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
- Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mental, physical, financial wellness.
- Auto and Home Insurance discount.
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
- Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Training Programs.
- Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
- In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
Attention Applicants
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at HRServices@cityelectricsupply.com or 1-855-571-2477.
City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.