ACTIVE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO INC is Hiring a Commercial Lighting Quoting Representative Near Elmhurst, IL
Job DescriptionWe are looking for positive, outgoing individuals to be part of a growth oriented Team. The primary focus of the Commercial Lighting Quotation Representative is to maintain and exceed customer satisfaction by proactively working on Bid Commercial Projects. This person will also directly assist customers with inquiries via phone, email and walk-in sales. A unique ability to balance technical knowledge, timelines and budgets are essential. Essential Position Functions:Quote commercial, industrial, and residential lighting projects. Receive quotes via email, outside account manager, or customer Log job Create folder Send request to vendor/lighting manufacturer Review prices obtained to quote customer with Project Manager Quote project Enter quote Send quote to customer Follow up with Account manager and Customers. Coordinate Buys Quote Obtain buys requested by customer; revise quote with buy numbers and resend Obtain final, legal purchase approval for bill of material from customer Assemble prices and buys for Project Management Marginal Position Functions:Loop Calls May be asked to check Price and Availability for an order. May be asked to enter an order or process a re-order and follow the contract review requirements that apply. Reply to every customer and co-worker inquiry within the business day. If no definitive answer to problem, must communicate the problem is being worked on so the customer does not feel neglected. Assist in training of new employees. Attend functions, meetings, and training sessions to enhance and improve product knowledge and customer service skills. Position Requirements: Education, Knowledge, Training, Experience, Licenses, CertificationHigh school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred, but not necessary. Two or three years’ experience in customer service field is preferred. Able to handle customer complaints and diffuse angry or difficult customers. Experience in or knowledge of the lighting industry and products is beneficial. Able to multi-task, be organized, detail-minded and have a sense of urgency. Able to work independently, as well as a team member. Must be fluent in English, and additional language skills are beneficial. Fluent in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Able to take telephone calls, transfer calls, park calls, leave voicemails, use the phone directory, create and update personal voicemail greeting, daily if necessary, and page. Always maintains a positive attitude with customers and co-workers. Company DescriptionActive Electrical Supply is a wholesale electrical and lighting distributor serving electrical, commercial and residential customers since its founding in 1953. To this day, the company continues to be owned and operated by the Fox family, with locations in Chicago and Elmhurst. Our Chicago branch features our premier lighting showroom Fox Lighting Galleries. Our commitment to service, knowledge and in-stock selection remains our top priority since conception. Our sales force has an average tenure of 20 years, and many of our employees have been with the company for 30 years or more. The same can be said for our loyal customers, many of whom have done business with Active for decades. The relationship we have with our employees is passed onto our customers, which is the cornerstone on which Active is built. Those who depend on us for quality products and service include professionals, architects and homeowners who appreciate our wide selection and our personalized, attentive service. Active Electrical Supply is a wholesale electrical and lighting distributor serving electrical, commercial and residential customers since its founding in 1953. To this day, the company continues to be owned and operated by the Fox family, with locations in Chicago and Elmhurst. Our Chicago branch features our premier lighting showroom Fox Lighting Galleries. Our commitment to service, knowledge and in-stock selection remains our top priority since conception. Our sales force has an average tenure of 20 years, and many of our employees have been with the company for 30 years or more. The same can be said for our loyal customers, many of whom have done business with Active for decades. The relationship we have with our employees is passed onto our customers, which is the cornerstone on which Active is built. Those who depend on us for quality products and service include professionals, architects and homeowners who appreciate our wide selection and our personalized, attentive service.