We are currently recruiting for a Lighting Quotations associate for our San Leandro CA branch. Lighting Quotations is responsible for handling our customer’s needs from receipt of a quote request to the time a quote is sent out to the customer. This includes taking incoming calls or emails for quote requests, requests for changes and requests for re-bids. Communication with customers, outside salespeople, and Manufacture Reps is an important aspect of this role. This position is responsible for being able to problem solving, staying organized, having product knowledge, and gaining knowledge around upcoming products. Additional responsibilities include being able to provide support to Lighting Project Managers/Sales when needed, work with customers to build relationships, and ensure Edges Electrical Group is the go-to for their Lighting needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support branchas an added value to internal teams, outside staff, and customers in the field.
• Once quotes from reps are received, be able to enter data into Cahill
• Must be cognizant of all necessary components required to complete the requested bill of material.
• Must review quote for accuracy and completeness to ensure quotes are being sent with the intent of being profitable to Edges/lighting team prior to sending to customer.
• Works with Outside Salesperson to determine margin based on quote details (knowing if any other contractors and distributors are bidding the same job), ensure customer satisfaction and promote future business.
• Maintaining an amicable relationship with all Lighting Reps to ensure Edges receives a competitive discount.
• Maintain product knowledge, understand current CA Energy Efficiency Standards, older & current, modern technologies, and upcoming projects from Lighting MFG's
• Educate, problem solve and provide support to customers regarding lighting products/issues
• Able to provide back up to Lighting Project Managers/Sales, as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support multiple branches as an added value to internal teams, outside staff, and customers in the field.
• Once quotes from reps are received, be able to enter data into Cahill
• Must be cognizant of all necessary components required to complete the requested bill of material
• Must review quote for accuracy and completeness to ensure quotes are being sent with the intent of being profitable to Edges/lighting team prior to sending to customer.
• Works with Outside Sales Person to determine margin based on quote details (knowing if any other contractors and distributors are bidding the same job), ensure customer satisfaction and promote future business.
• Maintaining an amicable relationship with all Lighting Reps to ensure Edges receives a competitive discount.
• Educate, problem solve and provide support to customers regarding lighting products/issues
• Able to provide back up to Lighting Project Managers/Sales, as needed.