POSITION TITLE: Project Quotations Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Quotations & Price Administration
REPORTS TO: Manager of Quotations
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm (subject to change)
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for providing project pricing to customers and the company sales staff, as well as marketing the manufacturers’ lines that the company represents.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONAL SKETCH: This position performs a variety of task to support all areas within the department. The position also collaborates closely with CLS internal personnel including but not limited to Accounting, Customer Service, Technical Support, Quotes and Sales.
The position reports directly to the Quotations Department Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of Baccalaureate degree and a four-year high school degree (or equivalency) is required.
Experience: Three or more years prior experience in lighting and controls quotation.
Position Competencies:
Quotations – Knowledge of general pricing and gross profit principles, possesses solid negotiating skills.
Customer service – Demonstrates a sincere desire to understand and even anticipate the needs of the customer and is genuinely committed to exceeding their expectations.
Communication skills – Possesses written and verbal communication skills sufficient to facilitate a clear and concise exchange of information.
Mathematical skills – Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions during the course of constructing quotes and negotiating bids.
Analytical & problem-solving skills – Identifies and responds to problems in a timely manner. Considers alternative approaches and impacts and exercises sound judgment in developing solutions.
Organizational skills – Plans time and work effort effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical manner, establishes effective priorities and maintains follow-up.
Reasoning ability – Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of inputs in situations where limited standard solutions exist. Ability to interpret a variety of information provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Time management – Utilizes time effectively with minimal time wasted due to socializing and/or absence from workspace. Is able to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities.
“People” skills – must be objective and be able to participate and function effectively within a team environment. Good listener.
Initiative – Anticipates future needs of the customer and opportunities for improvement. Takes a detailed approach toward daily management of specific problem areas with a focus for recommended action and resolution.
Commitment – Dedicated to providing a consistent quality product to our customers, demonstrated by a positive attitude, ownership and a desire to “make it happen”. Possesses the ability to be flexible during peak business periods.
Drive/Stamina – High energy level; recognized as a hard worker. Demonstrates a strong work ethic through perseverance and dedication to getting the job done.
Other skills and abilities – Experience with typical office machines including copier, calculator, telephone, fax machine and various desktop equipment. Experience with Personal Computers and software including Microsoft® Office and Oasis.
Interested candidates should submit their resume via email to [email protected].
California Lighting Sales, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State, or Local Laws. All candidates that are offered employment are required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check, employment physical and drug screening.