Project Quotations Specialist

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Graybar Canada Full time

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada - a division of Graybar Electric US - is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. We are also a Fortune 500 company.

Graybar operates more than 250 distribution facilities throughout North America, with over 30 branches across Canada alone. As one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada currently has an exciting career opportunity available out of our **Dartmouth, NS** branch.

**Project Quotations Specialist**

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

- Health and Dental Benefits
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Profit Sharing Program
- Long Term Disability Benefits
- Group RRSP Matching
- Corporate Fitness Membership Program
- Employee Share Purchase Program
- Computer Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Service Awards Program
- Scholarship Program for Employee’s Children
- Home and Auto Group Insurance Rates
- No Evening or Weekend Shifts

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Prepare cost estimates of materials requested by customers as well as Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives and appropriate management.
- Work with the Account Manager as needed to identify “value-add” options that could help in the bidding process.
- Prepare customer presentations to upsell Graybar Canada’s Project Coordination capabilities where needed.
- Compile bill of materials, utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured.
- Contact manufacturers, factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information when necessary.
- Compute cost estimates for materials, price escalation and abnormal freight charges.
- Compare manufacturer’s bill of material to determine and price any differences for complete comparisons.
- Correlate all cost information within the time frame of bid date and time needed by contractors, sales personnel and appropriate management.
- Prepare price quotations and perform other duties as assigned.
- Handle incoming and outgoing customer telephone calls and written correspondence in a courteous, timely and professional manner.
- Coordinate the prompt handling of all customer service requests including, but not limited to, order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, order maintenance, credit and claims.

**Preferred Skills & Experience**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education; however, preference will be given to individuals with a technical or post-secondary education background (e.g. Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologist) or equivalent industry experience.
- The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers is essential.
- The ability to handle multiple projects with deadlines of varying urgency.
- Must exhibit excellent time management, negotiation and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and project management skills are mandatory.
- Ability to prioritize work, be flexible and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with all levels of employees and management, both internally and externally.
- Must practice excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships.

If you are highly motivated and have a passion for customer service, and are looking for a fun, rewarding career, we would be pleased to talk to you about joining Graybar Canada.
- We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**NO PHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE.**

Graybar Canada's Covid-19 Policy - when provincially allowed, mask mandate applies to non-vaccinated employees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What are your salary expectations? ( Optional)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Project management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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