Project Quotations - Brantford

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors, with 24 key Ontario locations and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.

Culture

Our core purpose is Customer First – Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.

What you will be doing

This position requires a self-motivated individual to provide a high level of quality pricing including proposal documentation for bid packages to contractors for commercial projects of all levels of complexity and size. The incumbent of this role will interpret customer requirements and offer solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer. Consistent with Gerrie’s commitment to service excellence to our customers, the Project Quotation Specialist will follow proven project quotation and proposal processes to deliver value to our customers with timely, accurate and complete proposals to meet the highest industry standards.

QUOTATIONS DUTIES

Determine viability of projects for Gerrie Electric in collaboration with assigned Branches

Develop and execute bid strategy for selected projects from a costing perspective

Work closely with selected vendors to arrive at the most cost-effective solution while meeting plans and specifications

Work with Gerrie resource teams to price miscellaneous items needed for a complete bid package

Compile and compare various vendor quotes to determine best fit for project in coordination with Branch Manager or Account Manager where applicable

Determine total cost, decide on appropriate margin and participate in closing project bids with selected contractors as per agreed on bid strategy

Provide follow-up on projects and answer any questions pertaining to projects as per agreed on bid strategy

Responsible for the hand-over of a clean, fully completed and documented quote/proposal to the Project Coordinator/Manager as per Project Services procedures

Act as a resource to the Project Coordinator during the life of a project once it becomes an order

Answer customer questions and requests in a professional and timely manner

Provide project quotations in a timely and organized manner

Help the Branches with any project related requests for such items as: panels, switch board, lighting etc. and provide suggestions as to where and how to source product

CUSTOMER SERVICE/ COMMUNICATION

Customer contact – be the liaison between the customer and sales for any issues that are keeping our customer from making their remittance in a timely manner.

TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION

Create and maintain a team atmosphere and ensure employee concerns are resolved

What you bring to the table

Technical college diploma and 2+ years of experience in the electrical industry

Strong understanding of electrical products, distribution systems, and industry practices

Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, construction drawings, and lighting layouts

Excellent communication, math, organizational, and time management skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Customer-focused with a strong work ethic and sales-oriented mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF software; JD Edwards experience is an asset

Established relationships with manufacturers and contractors are considered a strong asset

Technical knowledge of electrical distribution products and solutions is preferred

We believe in taking care of our people

Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)

Employee Assistance Program

Global travel coverage

Pension plan with contribution matching

Training, development and career growth opportunities

Tuition re-imbursement program

Promote from within culture

A diverse and inclusive workplace

Caring and nurturing environment

Don't have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.

Words that our employees use to describe us

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful

*Flexible interview options are available!