Quotations Specialist I Job in Saint Louis, Missouri US

Quotations Specialist I

Job Title: Quotations Specialist I Description: QUOTATIONS SPECIALIST THE OPPORTUNITY Graybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth. THE COMPANY Graybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of "promote from within." Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage! RESPONSIBILITIES: * Work as a member of the Corporate Accounts Quotations Team to produce pricing quotations that help secure contracts with new customers and grow our business with existing customers. * Use proprietary data-scrubbing and business intelligence software to do the following: * Identify Graybar products on large bills of material. * Cross reference competitor part numbers to Graybar products * Develop customer pricing based upon instructions from Strategic Account Managers. * Prepare cost and pricing analysis for bill of material items. * Obtain business intelligence to create efficiencies and consistency in data identification and pricing. * Reassemble files to customer's original format using MS Access and Excel. * Negotiate customer-specific costs with manufacturers as necessary * Plan, brief, execute, and debrief pricing projects with various levels of personnel. * Assist in the development of improved team processes and best practices. * Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree in computer science, business, or related field preferred. Experience: * Experience in preparing effective customer pricing quotations preferred * Extensive product knowledge in electrical, comm/data, security, and MRO products. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access. * Knowledge and aptitude for creating custom spreadsheet formulas. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Strong communications and organizational skills. * Ability to prioritize and complete projects in a specified time frame. Sound business judgment. * Track record of continuous improvement in personal skills and team processes. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required (Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.) BENEFITS At Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of "Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays. As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company! Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Details Job ID: 3984 Location: MO - SAINT LOUIS (CENTERPOINT) Type: Full Time