Senior Commercial Lighting Quotations Specialist

Rexel Usa

The Role

Overview

Manage lighting project quotes, vendor pricing, and bid proposals for complex commercial jobs.

Key Responsibilities

  • customer relations
  • pricing negotiation
  • bid management
  • rfq issuance
  • proposal submission
  • digital sales

Tasks

-Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers -Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge -Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review -Meet with team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels -Negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate -Gather and track feedback to be used to identify areas where pricing or markup need to be adjusted for future successful bids -Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51% -Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation -Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review -Break down bid package and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information available -In addition to processing bids, increase business by utilizing company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers -Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, project drawings, and documentation requirements

Requirements

  • electrical
  • excel
  • blue beam
  • high school
  • customer service
  • negotiation

What You Bring

-Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with project stakeholders -Ability to collaborate at all levels; including senior decision makers with customer and vendors -Willingness to drive team growth through mentoring and coaching on product knowledge, process, and relationships -Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry preferred -Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills -Up to 25 pounds - None -Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20% -Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence -Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines -Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51% -Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51% -High School or GED - Required -Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20% -Quote moderate to high profile/complex projects that require a high level of product knowledge -Strong organizational skills -Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20% -Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and be self-motivated and enthusiastic about business -Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20% -Up to 50 pounds - None -Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - None -Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20% -Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word, /PDF editor (Blue Beam or Adobe) quote tool, and design software -Ability to identify, read, and review project drawings (one-lines, gear and lighting schedules, and layouts.) -Product and application knowledge essential -5+ years of experience customer service, project manager, or related experience -Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50% -Ability to assist in project design without rep/manufacturing assistance

Benefits

-Professional Training & Development Programs -401K with Employer Match -Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within -Life Insurance -Health & Wellness Programs -Paid vacation and sick time -Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few. -Commuter Transit Benefits -Flexible Spending Accounts -Employee Discount Programs -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance -Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year -Tuition Reimbursement

The Company

About Rexel Usa

-A leading distributor of electrical products and services across North America. -Operates through a wide network of branches, supporting industries such as energy, industrial, and residential sectors. -Plays a crucial role in powering smart solutions for buildings and infrastructure, enhancing both energy efficiency and sustainability. -Offers tailored solutions for key markets such as industrial automation, energy management, and the residential space. -Has a strong foundation of innovation and has developed partnerships with global suppliers to enhance its product offering. -Is involved in key projects across energy, infrastructure, and commercial spaces, helping to drive modern electrical solutions in various sectors. -Is constantly evolving, with a focus on advancing technology and digital solutions for customers, ensuring operational efficiency and smarter energy use.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Residential

Commercial

Automation

Electrical Supplies

Construction

Project Management

Safety and Security

Operations and Production

Workforce Development

Business Intelligence