Quote Specialist

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies since 2015, J&B Materials, Charles Hardy, and Hathaway Building Materials have conveniently located yards throughout California and Hawaii. J&B Materials became incorporated on December 6, 1979, and later acquired two more companies in California – Charles G. Hardy, which has served the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim area since 1946, and Hathaway Building Materials, which has served building supply customers in Palm Desert since 1944. Today, J&B employs over 150 team members.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or jbmaterials.com.

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Position Summary

The primary function of the Quote Specialist is to provide pricing solutions to GMS customers based on preset pricing levels which are conveyed to the customers through our quote system. The quote specialist is responsible for tracking projects through our tracking system with the assistance of job source generation companies and our sales team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records regarding projects and our win loss ratio.
• Produce customer quotes quickly and accurately.
• Track projects and keep the project information current.
• Work with outside sales and become a liaison to coordinate sales and special job pricing.
• Communicate and help implement pricing changes as needed.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Ability to stay organized and complete quotes paying attention to detail and self-checking projects.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 70% of the time.
• Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to travel when necessary for face to face customer interaction.
  
  

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs
  
  

Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on experience.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.