Quotations Manager - ( Lighting/ Gear - Commercial Construction )

Job Description

As a Manager – Quotations, you will manage a team who is responsible for the development of proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. You will collaborate with members of the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or product teams to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely. You will recommend enhancements to the organization's products or services based on inquiries from prospects and provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leads quotation department and project quotation activities by setting goals for work group, manages execution, measures results, and works with sales generation to identify potential projects for bid.
• Manages and develops quotations staff, defines each employee’s primary and secondary responsibilities, manages performance and how each relates to others within group.
• Reads and interprets specifications and communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships consistent with good commercial policies with regard to selected suppliers and coordinates pricing negotiations with suppliers.
• Coordinates receipt of information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
• Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.
• Communicates and follows up with account representatives and account executives and inside sales representative to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
• Monitors and oversees transition to project management and sales execution teams after acceptance of quotation.
• May identify new sales opportunities within current customer base
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3 years required of large capital project quotations.
• 3 years required of departmental management.
• Broad knowledge of product line and pricing.
• Ability to deal with customers and factory representatives to obtain pricing information and their cooperation.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Strong computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to research market and inventory positions to support sales staff in maximizing margins.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• 5 years preferred of large capital project quotations.
• 5 years preferred of departmental management
• 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.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation Details: $103,224 - $129,030 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups , comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.