What are the responsibilities and job description for the Switchgear Quotations Specialist - Brea, CA position at U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.?
Empower your Future at the Nation's Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!
At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150 M in inventory, and the power of 2,000 dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.
Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Switchgear Quotations Specialist to join our team. This position will be located in our Brea, CA location.
Function:
The Switchgear Quotation Specialist will work with their branch to learn the product lines and pricing structure to enhance the accuracy and turnaround time in order to produce quotations that yield profitable sales. Salary will range from $36.00 or more, based on experience.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Quoting of electrical switchgear and components (Breakers, disconnects etc.).
- Build a strategy with the sales team and vendors to maximize department profitability.
- Communicate with customers and coworkers about quoting projects.
- Assist with negotiating pricing with suppliers.
- Develop Bill of Material using manufactures' software based on plans and specifications provided by the customer and for the development of new accounts for the department by working with departments' vendor partners.
- Identify potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including supplies, lighting switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
- Process information for customers and vendors in a timely manner.
- Maintain excellent relationships with customers, vendors, regional branches and the outside sales team.
- All other tasks as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
- Experience with Solar Eclipse software a plus.
- Some experience in switchgear pricing for electrical construction projects.
- Familiar with Eaton's bid Manager Quoting Program & GE Empower Quoting Program a plus.
- Experience in electrical construction preferred - quotation, purchasing or vendor sales.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Good negotiating skill.
- Knowledge of electrical components.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Previous experience with Microsoft office suite, Office 365 and SharePoint.
- College Degree preferred.
Benefits:
At Walters, we believe that our benefits should make a difference-to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!
Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:
- Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
- TeleMedicine
- Company Paid Life Insurance & AD&D insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Leave Time (vacation and sick leave)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Choice of voluntary benefits including identity theft
- Product discounts
If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, contact the Walters Recruiting Team to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Walters is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other legally protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of Walters' employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.
It is the policy of USESI to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $36
