What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quotations position at Mercer-Zimmerman Inc Structura Inc?
Mercer Zimmerman is the Midwest's leading lighting and controls agency, working with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and distributors to provide sales support, technical education, lighting controls guidance, and long term service. With nearly 150 employees across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa, we believe exceptional customer service starts with a supportive, enjoyable work environment where our team feels valued and thrives.
We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented professional to join our Quotations team in our Kansas City office. If you enjoy analyzing projects, solving problems, working with numbers, collaborating with a team, and competing to win, this could be a great fit!
What you’ll be doing
- Analyze project documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications to develop accurate and competitive project quotations.
- Prepare budget estimates that meet customers’ lighting and lighting controls needs.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Work closely with our inside and outside sales teams to understand project requirements, strategy, and opportunities.
- Maintain accurate project, pricing, and bid information throughout the quotation process.
- Identify challenges, solve problems, and help develop solutions that position our team for success.
- Negotiate effectively with customers and manufacturer partners.
- Help turn successful bids into orders.
What will make you successful
- Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with project documents, including drawings, schedules, specifications, and submittals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines.
- Confidence communicating and negotiating with customers and business partners.
- A collaborative, team-first approach.
- A strong sense of integrity and a commitment to our guiding principle: Do the Right Thing.
- A competitive spirit and the drive to see projects through.
- Experience with lighting fixtures or lighting controls is a plus, but it’s not a deal-breaker. We value the right mindset and transferable industry experience.
If you’re ready to bring your construction knowledge, strategic thinking, and competitive drive to a team that values relationships and results, we’d love to talk with you.