Quotations Specialist

About Us:

With over 60 years of industry experience, Gescan has 26 branches located across Western Canada. At Gescan, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 7 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

Responsible for providing and presenting quotations to customers for various products and/or projects and forwarding to the Sales Department for follow up

Major Responsibilities

• Prioritizing quotation requests as they are requested by customers.
• Communicating with vendors and requesting pricing for products required.
• Updating records for each project quoted.
• Updating Calendar of projects to be quoted for communication to sales reps and vendors.
•  Filling in order sheets so they are clear for the project administrators to prcess (for purchase orders received by customers).
• Responding to questions and/or  inquiries and providing information pertaining to products or projects being quoted.
• Preparing bids on projects.
• Managing contracts the Company has entered into.
• Participating in Customer meetings and/or supplier meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Education & Training

• High School Diploma required.
•  University/College Diploma an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Experience

• Up to 3 years related experience.
• Product knowledge or industry experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media:

Website: www.Gescan.com

Twitter: @gescanwest

Facebook: Gescan Canada

LinkedIn: Gescan

YouTube: GescanTV

Next Steps:

We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of employee benefits by applying online. We are very thankful for your interest in joining the team, however only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates.