Associate Quotations Specialist - Kitchener, Canada - WESCO

    WESCO
    WESCO Kitchener, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Description

    As an Associate Quotations Specialist, you will assist in developing proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. Electrical distribution experience is highly preferred.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assists with identifying potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
    • Supervised negotiations with both suppliers and customers.
    • Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.
    • Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
    • Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
    • Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
    • Posts projects being bid by customers.
    • Maintains catalogs and price lists.
    • Performs data entry and provides basic customer service once project is awarded.

    Qualifications:

    • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
    • 0 to 2 years of related experience.
    • Ability to interact with customers and factory representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation.
    • Strong math skills and analytical skills.
    • Strong communication and organization skills.
    • Strong computer skills.
    • Ability to travel up to 25%

    Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.