Werner Electric Supply
Commodities Quotes Specialist - Wire & Cable
Werner Electric Supply, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States, 54035
Description
Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together. At Werner Electric Supply, we're more than an electrical distributor - we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other. Job Summary The Commodities Quotations Specialist executes organization efforts in centralized quoting for Wire, cable and conduit for Construction and Industrial accounts. Day-to-day activities are to support and be a liaison between customer service, Account Managers and Product Management to facilitate qualified quote requests and provide a complete quote for our customers. Essential Functions Provide pre-sales support to customers including: review of customer project specifications and documents, preparing and presenting bills of materials, and properly sizing and recommending components to solve application requirements. Process non-stock items. Build and maintain relationships with Vendors, Product Management, Pricing, Sales, & Customer Experience. Execute quotation requests as received from Supervisor, Account Managers and Customer Service Representatives (CSR). Research and track information related to geographic markets, product lines, and customer base to put together competitive quotes for customers. Cross lines from bill of materials, request for quotes (RFQs) to align with strategic vendor partners. Collaborate with cross-functional departments including pricing, sales service to ensure operational and customer expectations are met. Upon award of order, execute project set-up, including but not limited to securing project special pricing agreements (SPAs) from vendors, compiling price files, working with accounting/pricing departments to set-up ship-to and load pricing, and transitioning to CSR for order entry/release. Compile submittals, operation and maintenance manuals (O&Ms) and other product documentation for customers.
Required Qualifications High School Degree is required. 2-5 years of equivalent work experience in the electrical distribution field or working with electrical products. Previous working experience working with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications Experience or background with commodities products is strongly preferred. Previous working experience with FreshDesk. Associate's degree or an equivalent level of experience preferred. Previous experience working within vendor portals. Working experience within business systems (Solar highly preferred).
Company Overview Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent
New North Workplace Excellence Award
winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work." Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Programs Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Career Development & Leadership Training Paid Parental Leave
Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together. At Werner Electric Supply, we're more than an electrical distributor - we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other. Job Summary The Commodities Quotations Specialist executes organization efforts in centralized quoting for Wire, cable and conduit for Construction and Industrial accounts. Day-to-day activities are to support and be a liaison between customer service, Account Managers and Product Management to facilitate qualified quote requests and provide a complete quote for our customers. Essential Functions Provide pre-sales support to customers including: review of customer project specifications and documents, preparing and presenting bills of materials, and properly sizing and recommending components to solve application requirements. Process non-stock items. Build and maintain relationships with Vendors, Product Management, Pricing, Sales, & Customer Experience. Execute quotation requests as received from Supervisor, Account Managers and Customer Service Representatives (CSR). Research and track information related to geographic markets, product lines, and customer base to put together competitive quotes for customers. Cross lines from bill of materials, request for quotes (RFQs) to align with strategic vendor partners. Collaborate with cross-functional departments including pricing, sales service to ensure operational and customer expectations are met. Upon award of order, execute project set-up, including but not limited to securing project special pricing agreements (SPAs) from vendors, compiling price files, working with accounting/pricing departments to set-up ship-to and load pricing, and transitioning to CSR for order entry/release. Compile submittals, operation and maintenance manuals (O&Ms) and other product documentation for customers.
Required Qualifications High School Degree is required. 2-5 years of equivalent work experience in the electrical distribution field or working with electrical products. Previous working experience working with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications Experience or background with commodities products is strongly preferred. Previous working experience with FreshDesk. Associate's degree or an equivalent level of experience preferred. Previous experience working within vendor portals. Working experience within business systems (Solar highly preferred).
Company Overview Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent
New North Workplace Excellence Award
winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work." Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Programs Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Career Development & Leadership Training Paid Parental Leave
Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.