Project Quotations Manager overseeing project quotations and management at World Electric, an electrical products distributor. Collaborating with sales teams and managing project workflows in Florida.
Responsibilities
The Project Quotations Manager oversees the entire quotation and project management process, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries and driving efficiency in the quoting and project management process.
This role involves managing a team, streamlining workflows, and collaborating with the sales team to deliver competitive, profitable quotes as well as effective management of projects.
Key responsibilities include interpreting specifications, negotiating prices, and monitoring the transition from quotation to project management.
Assigns or delegates job duties necessary to run smooth and efficient project quotations and project management team.
Analyzes won/lost quotes, track key metrics, and identifies areas for improvement in the quoting process.
Represents the company’s business interests at all times, in a positive and professional manner, by conducting business transactions and communications in a fair and ethical manner.
Create an atmosphere that represents a passion for customer service.
Complies with all Company policies, and supports corporate department procedures, such as Credit, Pricing, Accounting, Operations and HR.
Responsible for productivity, quality of work and morale of team.
Set the example of a positive attitude with associates and peers.
Interviews and hires to fill open or new positions, following company policies and procedures and complying with legal requirements.
Develops associates, by using coaching skills and creating individual development plans.
Ensure all resources are utilized to secure World Electric the best possible cost on materials.
Oversees accurate and competitive quotes for projects based on customer specifications and project requirements.
Ensures detailed and accurate quotations for gear/lighting products and solutions.
Analyze project blueprints and specifications to identify required materials, as needed.
Strives for the company to be awarded the highest percentage of project work available in the market
Determine the most cost-effective options to meet project specifications
Suggest cross-over and associated items, or alternative and additional items related to an order where possible.
Communicate effectively with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
Obtain feedback on bid list.
Follow up on quotes to customers
Stay informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
Develop and maintain multi-disciplinary, multi-business segment, and multi-vendor product knowledge.
Resolve cost discrepancies among customers and suppliers.
Correspond with electrical contractor, engineer or architect.
Communicate effectively with the sales team on all aspects of the project.
Foster and maintain excellent working relationships internally with project manager and outside sales rep, as well as externally with customers, manufacturers’ representatives, and suppliers.
Serve as an information source for technical information and consult with sales team on the proper application of products, as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing associates preferred.
Self-starter with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams
Efficient in Parspec, Job Management, and AECInspire is a plus.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus.
Demonstrate good time management skills
Possess strong planning, organizational and execution skills
Ability to set goals and meet deadlines
Possess excellent customer service skills
Have a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
Ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information
Benefits
Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
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