Position: Quotations Representative - Kendall Electric
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Id: 2033
# of Openings: 1
Quotations Representative
About The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for Quotations Representative position for Kendall Electric, a member of The Kendall Group. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Location/Territory Manager, the Quotations Representative position is a key member of the Kendall Electric Sales team. In this role you will work together with our Sales team to provide quality and detailed quotations, excellent customer service and support for contractor project job sales. Along with your team you will have the opportunity and satisfaction to see a project from the quoting process to its grand opening.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Quotations Representative position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Review quotation documents, specifications, and drawings to perform material takeoffs
Properly select products and quantities to meet specifications and evaluate alternate solutions
Sell company products and services to customers calling into the branch by gathering information about their needs, providing technical assistance when required, quoting, soliciting orders, and suggesting additional products in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
Participate in internal and external project coordination meetings with contractors, engineers, and suppliers
Prepare contractor product quotes
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies you possess: Service Excellence
Results, Action Oriented
Accountability and Responsibility
Teamwork and collaboration
Priority Setting
Planning and organizing
Negotiating
Time Management
What you'll need: Work Experience: Two years quotations experience
Education: High School diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with MS Office; ability to collaborate with and engage additional commercial or technical resources when appropriate; strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; business acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities
Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills; strong phone presence and listening skills
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs.
Physical Environment: Normal office environment
Qualifications we prefer but don't require: Work Experience: Five years of Industry experience
Analytics/Computer Skills: Solar Eclipse software knowledge
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The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
