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We are seeking a Special Quotation Leader to join our Rexel team in Honolulu, HI: Summary
The Special Quotation Leader is responsible for establishing relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids. Responsible for reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and providing product knowledge.
What You'll Do
- Quote moderate to high profile/complex projects that require a high level of product knowledge
- Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufactures list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements
- Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
- Break down bid package and issues Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information available
- Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review
- Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation
- Negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate
- Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge
- Meet with team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
- Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
- Increase business by selling to customers in addition to writing bids
- Other duties as assigned
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience customer service, project manager, or related experience
- Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence
- Product and application knowledge essential
- Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate/advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word
- Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers
- Ability to collaborate at all levels
- Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be self-motivated, and enthusiastic about business
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Environment
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%
Physical Demands
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder - Occasionally – up to 20%
- 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%
Weight and Force
- Lift up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 8 paid company holidays plus 3 flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!
Special Quotation Leader 134783 Honolulu Gexpro Procurement Dept. Customer/Sales Support
Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547