Sonepar
Charleston, SC
Own Your Expertise and Your Future
Our people are the heart of our company. We trust in their
skills and qualities and give them the tools they need to advance their careers
within the Sonepar family. We value bold thinkers
who are excited to take on challenging tasks, and we encourage associates to
pursue their passions. In our organization, you have the opportunity to choose
from a wide variety of job roles and learn whatever part of the business
interests you most. We are
always looking to expand our teams to continue serving our customers and
growing our business.
Global Reach, Local Touch
At Sonepar, we are “Powered by Difference.” Instead of a
one-size-fits-all mentality, we celebrate creative, diverse approaches and
adapt to local markets around the world. That means you get to work for a
company with a global reach, while still feeling part of a local family where
you can make your mark.
About Sonepar USA
Sonepar USA is an independent, family-owned business with
global market leadership in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial
and safety products, services, and solutions. It is a proud member of the
Sonepar Group, the world's largest electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the
US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic
growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with
over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com
Job Specifications
Irving, TX
18 days ago
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Manager Project Quotations
There’s a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.
A career at Summit Electric Supply 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. Summit Electric Supply 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and 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. Within Summit Electric Supply 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.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing and managing pricing from our various vendors for the lighting department’s new quotes, existing projects, and opportunities from the outside sales team. The successful candidate will work closely with their team and Summit’s customers to provide accurate, competitive, and timely lighting quotations as requested. This position will also be responsible for providing technical and pricing support, design support, and vendor negotiation expertise to both the Summit sales team and Summit’s customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide customers with complete, comprehensive, competitive and accurate project quotations
- Assist customers in person, over the phone or internet with Summit product questions, quotations and orders
- Pays close attention to detail to ensure quote accuracy
- Discretionary authority is used to determine and provide customers with product pricing, negotiate pricing with suppliers, purchase materials specific to customer orders and maintain service standards
- Partner with the Service Center Manager, Customer Service Representatives, project quotations and management teams, and other Summit associates as needed to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit
- Build and maintain customer relationships
- Build and maintain vendor relationships
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- 3-5 years’ customer service experience in the electrical distribution industry
- Experience handling the complete quotations process
- Extensive knowledge of lighting, lamps, and lighting related products
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
- Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous successful experience in SAP
- Completion of EPEC Gold program
- Knowledge and understanding of the competitive landscape of the local market
- Relationships with local Lighting Reps
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or desk
- Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 25 pounds
- Manual dexterity required for keyboard and computer use
- Ability to move throughout the office and warehouse environments as needed
- May require occasional travel to customer sites, vendor meetings, or other Summit locations
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.
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
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/SummitElectricSupply/
Learn more at https://summit.com/about-us
Summit Electric Supply 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.