Sr. Project Quotations Specialist - Inland Territory

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What You Will Do: 

• Act as point person for directing workload with the Project Team as well as making judgment calls on projects that sales should be quoting versus Project Team.

• In coordination with the Sales Manager, aid in the development of new Project Team members regarding the North Coast system and sales procedures.  Provide ongoing consultation and guidance.

• Prepare timely and accurate quotes for engineered projects. 

• compiling and analyzing information from vendors, determining appropriate pricing, using discretion to maximize North Coast profit and success, and providing priced quotes to customers.

• Provide system design for projects per contractor and owner requirements on design/build projects.  Offer value-add services by evaluating blueprints and recommending solutions based on design specs. 

• Coordinate with management and account managers regarding pre bid quotation strategy and other related pertinent sales and customer information.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the job quotes system and perform analysis on hit rate reporting.

• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with North Coast customers and other third parties involved in lighting design work by calling on them and providing regular technical and project support.

• Provide leadership role in promoting fair and honest dealings with suppliers.  Manage vendor relationships to benefit North Coast, our customers and the suppliers.

• For secured jobs, coordinate and communicate detailed project needs to Project Sales Specialist – Project Manager to ensure smooth project turnover and timely service to the customer. 

• Serve as information center for technical information and consult with sales team on the proper application of products when applicable.

• Participates in and follows all North Coast policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc).

What You Will Bring:

• 5-7 years in the Electrical industry. Associates should have familiarity with electrical codes and a working knowledge of electrical design processes and techniques.   Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Adobe.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to shift between various projects; excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.

• Good understanding of market, competitors, products and services. 

• Strong leadership and selling skills and the ability to work independently. 

• Basic understanding of financial information and effective negotiating skills.  Must maintain and provide a positive company image. Committed to 100% accuracy and ‘Do It Right the First Time’ (DIRTFT).

• Excellent recordkeeping and time management. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Office-based role with high computer and phone usage.

• Light lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Standard 40-hour workweek; occasional evenings/weekends based on business needs.

• Reliable on-site attendance required.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and interruptions.

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $85,500 to $109,000 annually, DOE.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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