Sr. Project Quotations Specialist - Inland Territory

Sr. Project Quotations Specialist - Inland Territory

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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 offers a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

• 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.
• Compile and analyze 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 centre for technical information and consult with sales team on the proper application of products when applicable.
• Participate in and follow all North Coast policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti‑Harassment, Ethics, etc).

• 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 record‑keeping and time management.

• 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.

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

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tu…