Bid Coordinator – Gear Department

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Bid Coordinator coordinating customer inquiries, quotations, and documents for Shepherd Electric Supply, a wholesale electrical distributor. Supporting Gear Department projects while developing skills in quoting and supplier order processing.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeLaurel • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills to manage customer bid inquiries and ensure timely responses. Proficient in utilizing tools like Excel and Adobe for tracking and processing orders within the construction industry.

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Effective Communication SkillsStrong Computer SkillsDetail-OrientedBasic Understanding Of The Construction IndustryProject Management Support

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Hard Skills

Bid ManagementOrder ProcessingDocument OrganizationData TrackingQuotingChange Order Processing

Soft Skills

TimelyDeadline-DrivenTeachableTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

OutlookExcelAdobeWordFile-Transfer Sites

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryCustomer RequestsVendor-FacingProcess Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate customer bid inquiries with the Shepherd Gear team from intake through response
Connect customers with the right team members so quotations are delivered in a timely manner
Provide the team insight into customer requests and keep customers informed
Collate and organize customer requests and documents across digital and print formats
Manage bid information using Outlook, Excel, Adobe, and file-transfer sites
Track bid details so nothing is missed between intake and quote
Support customer- and vendor-facing project management as bids become orders
Assist with expediting and tracking, change orders, and returns processing
Take on tasks assigned by leadership and provide support wherever needed
Build technical skills toward quoting small jobs directly to contractors
Grow into processing orders directly with suppliers
Suggest process improvements and contribute ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Effective communication skills by phone, email, and in person
Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and internet
Detail-oriented, timely, and deadline-driven
Readily teachable; able to work alone and with others
Basic understanding of the construction industry
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for growth
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Paid vacation and personal time
401(k) with employer match
Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership
A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first
Clear path to quoting small jobs directly to contractors
Opportunity to grow into processing orders directly with suppliers
Equal opportunity, diverse, and inclusive workplace