Industrial Quotation Specialist

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Industrial Quotation Specialist Status: Regular, Full time Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Job Description

Reporting to the Business Center Manager, the Industrial Quotation Specialist will have the following responsibilities:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Answers calls promptly and professionally, listens attentively to the customers, understands, and fulfils their needs.

- Responds to the customer's inquiries in a timely manner.

- On some occasions, negotiates special prices and conditions with customers and/or vendors as per criteria established by his Manager

- Takes necessary action to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner and follows-up and verifies commitments are met afterwards.

- Proactively suggests associated and/or alternate products as needed.

- Promotes focus product items to generate incremental sales.

- Quickly informs the appropriate person (Business Centre Manager, Outside Salesperson) of customer feedback with regards to price, products, service, etc.

- Knows how to read suppliers/project reports such as the Industrial Info Resources to identify well in advance and qualify Projects that are a good fit for the Business Centre to pursue.

- Identify all customers quoting on a job, who is key, gain their commitment and gain support of key Suppliers to work with us exclusively on the job.

- Establish the list of all material needed on a Quote based on specifications: understand take-off procedure and importance of documenting exceptions to specifications.

- Obtain price quotes from all approved vendors including alternate approvals. Verify all terms & conditions of vendors' quotes and following GIC's Terms & Conditions for major projects.

- Organize all quotes & data to prepare our accurate and timely quote and build history.

- Proper pricing of quote ensuring best cost from key Supplier; discussing GM% level with Manager factoring feedback from salesman.

- Assure timely delivery of our quotes to our key customers prior to closing.

- Follow-up with customer, salesmen, or manager on quote to secure / close the order at time of closing.

- Maintains their technical knowledge up to date on various product lines and broaden system knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Three (3) to five (5) years of industrial Industry experience preferable, or a combination of relevant professional training and experience.

- Demonstrated people skills.

- Excellent communication and organisational skills.

- Electrical Product knowledge.

- Must be customer service driven.

- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What’s in it for you We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making, and offers great career opportunities.

What sets us apart is our:

- Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.

- A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.

Among our benefits:

- Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.

- Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.

- Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.

- Charging terminals available at our facilities.

- Years of Service Recognition Program.

Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.