
Project Quotations Manager
CYBOT
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tampa • Florida • United States
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About the role
- The Project Quotations Manager oversees the entire quotation and project management process, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries and driving efficiency in the quoting and project management process.
- This role involves managing a team, streamlining workflows, and collaborating with the sales team to deliver competitive, profitable quotes as well as effective management of projects.
- Key responsibilities include interpreting specifications, negotiating prices, and monitoring the transition from quotation to project management.
- Assigns or delegates job duties necessary to run smooth and efficient project quotations and project management team.
- Analyzes won/lost quotes, track key metrics, and identifies areas for improvement in the quoting process.
- Represents the company’s business interests at all times, in a positive and professional manner, by conducting business transactions and communications in a fair and ethical manner.
- Create an atmosphere that represents a passion for customer service.
- Complies with all Company policies, and supports corporate department procedures, such as Credit, Pricing, Accounting, Operations and HR.
- Responsible for productivity, quality of work and morale of team.
- Set the example of a positive attitude with associates and peers.
- Interviews and hires to fill open or new positions, following company policies and procedures and complying with legal requirements.
- Develops associates, by using coaching skills and creating individual development plans.
- Ensure all resources are utilized to secure World Electric the best possible cost on materials.
- Oversees accurate and competitive quotes for projects based on customer specifications and project requirements.
- Ensures detailed and accurate quotations for gear/lighting products and solutions.
- Analyze project blueprints and specifications to identify required materials, as needed.
- Strives for the company to be awarded the highest percentage of project work available in the market
- Determine the most cost-effective options to meet project specifications
- Suggest cross-over and associated items, or alternative and additional items related to an order where possible.
- Communicate effectively with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
- Obtain feedback on bid list.
- Follow up on quotes to customers
- Stay informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
- Develop and maintain multi-disciplinary, multi-business segment, and multi-vendor product knowledge.
- Resolve cost discrepancies among customers and suppliers.
- Correspond with electrical contractor, engineer or architect.
- Communicate effectively with the sales team on all aspects of the project.
- Foster and maintain excellent working relationships internally with project manager and outside sales rep, as well as externally with customers, manufacturers’ representatives, and suppliers.
- Serve as an information source for technical information and consult with sales team on the proper application of products, as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing associates preferred.
- Self-starter with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams
- Efficient in Parspec, Job Management, and AECInspire is a plus.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
- Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus.
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Possess strong planning, organizational and execution skills
- Ability to set goals and meet deadlines
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Have a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
quotation managementproject managementcost analysisspecification interpretationnegotiationworkflow streamliningcustomer servicetime managementplanningorganizational skills
Soft Skills
leadershipteam motivationcommunicationproblem resolutionrelationship buildingcoachingpositive attitudeself-startergoal settingconfidentiality
Certifications
Bachelor's degree