Gear Quotations Manager

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At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 5 legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

The Gear Quotations Manager leads the Gear Team with go-to market strategies and ensuring projects are profitable. This role oversees daily quotations for customer requests and projects, vendor relations with our Gear lines and responds to customers and salespersons queries. 

Shift: Monday- Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Irregular business hours and occasional weekends based on business needs.

We’re looking for a team player who:

• Responds to requests from customers and salespersons often in a consultative capacity on matters pertaining to the application and operation of gear project quotations.
• Point of contact for gear manufacturers on key projects.
• Provide alternative options on switchgear projects.
• Develops and maintains strong vendor/manufacturer relationships. (Gear Manf, TVSS, UPS, Med voltage, Transformers, Generators, etc.)
• Foster and maintain working relationships with specifying engineers.  Provide technical assistance and other product and system support to the engineering community by working independently or in conjunction with manufacturer’s representatives.
• Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives.
• Analyzes project blueprints to identify specifications for preparing a bill of materials.
• Submits project bid proposals accurately and within deadlines.
• Monitors ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy.
• Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process.
• Stays informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
• Develops and enhances product knowledge, attending relevant training classes.
• Negotiates special pricing contracts and maintain accurate documentation.
• Fosters effective working relationships with Sales Associates, Inside Sales Associates, and support personnel.
• Exchanges customers’ needs information timely.

What you bring:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent Switch Gear manufacturer experience.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Contractor business and product supply chain.

• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to details and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.

• PC literate with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, & Power Point)
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and negotiation skills.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401K match

• Profit Sharing

• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.

• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

• Employee Discount on products

• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development

Who we are:

We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

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