Switchgear Specialist
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting customers, Fromm sales team and supporting construction sales with the Switchgear design and quotation process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• First line of contact for customers and Account Managers who require switchgear assistance at a moderate to complex level.
• Assist Account Managers and branch sales in closing switchgear opportunities for all accounts.
• Mentor sales team to better understand switchgear requirements and applications.
• Process and assemble switchgear portion of job quotes as well as individual quotes.
• Determine which vendors/reps are required to participate on projects.
• E-mail/fax requests for quote to all vendors/reps required.
• Review rep quotes and exceptions and compare to switchgear schedule/requirements.
• Input all formal quotes with special attention to switchgear requirements (i.e.: part numbers, descriptions, component identifications and voltages). Make all appropriate exceptions required.
• Work closely with Account Managers to determine our discount and our final mark up to customer.
• E-mail/fax and file all formal quotes.
• Maintain the department’s quotation log.
• Upon receipt of a project for submittal, inputs "won" in the quotes system, with the assistance of the Account Manager responsible. Manages the project through successful completion.
• Answer miscellaneous incoming switchgear application calls and requests.
• Participate in product meetings, seminars and training schools to enhance and maintain personal and product knowledge.
• Participate in improving operations by offering potential solutions to existing methods.
• Interact with electrical contractors, architects, engineers, and owners to suggest appropriate switchgear products to be used on all types of construction projects.
• Take off switchgear Bills of Material from blueprints/specifications.
• Negotiate pricing with switchgear manufacturers and customers.
• Participate in departmental meetings and planning sessions.
• Act as source of technical switchgear expertise within the company.
• Collect and analyze switchgear quotations data to determine patterns of success or failure.
• Measure by product type, manufacturer, bid amounts, and customers.
• Additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• College degree preferred.
• High school diploma with minimum 2 years related experience, specifically with related switchgear and products.
• Thorough knowledge of switchgear products.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job tasks.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.
• Ability & willingness to pitch in and help others if required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Must follow vendor guidelines, compliance and code of ethics including but not limited.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
• This position is primarily sedentary (75%).
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• This position functions within a general office environment.
Wholesale
Wholesale
Full-time