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- Company:
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Location:
Rochester, NY - Job Status/Type:
Full Time, Employee - Job Category:
Sales/Retail/Business Development - Occupations:
General/Other: Sales/Business Development
Wholesale/Reselling Sales - Industry:
Energy and Utilities
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Project Estimator
THE OPPORTUNITY
Graybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.
THE COMPANY
Graybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of "promote from within." Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!
THE REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to High School Diploma plus two years college preferred.
Experience: Minimum of one to three years of related experience communicating and negotiating with customers, suppliers, and/or manufacturers.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of multiple product lines and pricing strategies required to generate quotations. Knowledge of SAP programs used to support the Quotations process preferred. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel with proficient mathematical skills. Excellent oral and written communication and relationship-building skills required to gain cooperation from diverse groups, including customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales representatives. Strong organizational and time management skills required to manage large, multiple projects on a daily basis.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required
(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)
BENEFITS
At Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of "Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.
As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!
Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Graybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.
THE COMPANY
Graybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of "promote from within." Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!
THE REQUIREMENTS
- Prepares cost estimates of materials for internal and external customers. Compiles bill of materials utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured. Itemizes tools, fixtures or equipment to be manufactured by company or purchased from outside sources. Consults with factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information. Computes cost estimates of materials, price escalation, and abnormal freight charges. Audits manufacturer's bill of material for accuracy and completeness and resolves any discrepancies.
- Conducts extensive research prior to submitting quotation that involves identifying customer requirements and performance standards, determining product specifications and researching manufacturing alternatives.
- Conducts ongoing analysis of competitor's products and services in an effort to identify strategic opportunities that will enhance the organization's overall ability to compete in the market.
- Completes and submits accurate and thorough technical quotations against tight deadlines established by customers based on technical specifications required by customer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to High School Diploma plus two years college preferred.
Experience: Minimum of one to three years of related experience communicating and negotiating with customers, suppliers, and/or manufacturers.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of multiple product lines and pricing strategies required to generate quotations. Knowledge of SAP programs used to support the Quotations process preferred. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel with proficient mathematical skills. Excellent oral and written communication and relationship-building skills required to gain cooperation from diverse groups, including customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales representatives. Strong organizational and time management skills required to manage large, multiple projects on a daily basis.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required
(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)
BENEFITS
At Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of "Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.
As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!
Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services and is a leading North American distributor of high-quality components, equipment and materials for a number of industries.
With more than $4.6 billion in revenue (2010), Graybar employs thousands of men and women at nearly 240 North American distribution centers. As one of North America's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar has the power and stability of a big company coupled with the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.
