Gear Quotations Specialist

As a Quotations Specialist, you will be responsible for quoting material from plans and specifications on construction projects. This may also include building a Bill of Material from a blueprint or working with a customer to suggest products on design-build projects. You will know you're a match to this position if you have product and application knowledge, an understanding of the bid process, interpersonal and organizational skills, are a self-starter, detail oriented, and can work quickly and accurately under time constraints and pressure. Primary Duties: Interact with electrical contractors, architects, engineers, and owners to suggest products to be used on all types of construction projects. Negotiate pricing with manufacturers and customers. Act as source of technical expertise within the branch. Collect and analyze quotations data to determine patterns of success or failure. Measure by product type, manufacturer, bid amounts, and customers. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two-year trade school or four-year college degree strongly recommended. Background in wholesale electrical distribution or electrical contracting preferred. #LI-CEW #Earlycareers Total Rewards and Benefits Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms. Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods. Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO). Company-paid holidays. Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage. Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment. Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance. Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together. Crescent Electric Supply is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric Supply does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Welcome to the Team Crescent Careers Site! Crescent Electric Supply Company is a nationwide leader in electrical supply distribution and solutions, helping to power and connect communities. We serve those to help keep the lights on, the power going and the data flowing. We are family-owned with a family of brands that includes more than 150 branch locations in 28 states, and a growing network of distribution centers. In addition to Crescent Electric, our customers are served by: Stoneway Electric in Washington and Idaho Interstate Electric Supply in Idaho and Oregon National Electric Supply in New Mexico BA Supply in Missouri Mesco Electrical Supply in Ohio Womack Electric Supply in Virginia and North Carolina Lowe Electric in Georgia and South Carolina We foster a culture where: We care about our teammates in the same way that we care about our customers. Career development is taken seriously - we strive to provide every team member with the opportunity to grow professionally. Leaders inspire, build trust and empower everyone to achieve their best. You will work with others who show respect and support for one another. Join our team and let’s serve together, power our communities together and become the industry leader together.