* Collaborate and supportive team based in Moorabbin or Richmond
* A business that genuinely focuses on personal growth and development opportunities
* Global electrical wholesale business with Head Office in Paris
Rexel Australia is a market leader serving commercial, industrial, residential and retail customers with world-class products, services and energy efficient solutions. We are part of a global business recognised as one of the leaders in the distribution of products and services for the energy world, offering customers innovative, high-performance, sustainable electrical supplies and solutions with over 1,900 branches in 25 countries worldwide.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Quotation Specialist to join our Project Estimating team. In this role you will be reporting to our Business Manager in a team of 7.
This role will be responsible for providing accurate, competitive and timely project pricing on all project opportunities through a systematic and considered process. You will also be responsible for driving successful outcomes and supporting the network in providing a positive customer experience.
A bit about your role
* Effectively read and evaluate customers’ requests and create quotes that are presented professionally and on time.
* Read and check lighting specifications to ensure they are in sync with layout and application on drawings.
* Interact with customers and suppliers if inconsistencies in specifications and drawings are discovered to seek a successful outcome.
* Build relationships with manufacturers and Sales Representatives to produce competitive and timely pricing.
* Collaborate with management to determine cost and sell amounts to maintain and optimise margins.
* Increase overall project conversion rate in line with department goals.
* Check the specifications and quantities against the order after successful acquisition of project.
* 100% use of CRM to manage opportunity activities
A bit about you
* Experienced estimator with extensive hands on experience
* Electrical wholesaling, trades or building/construction industry experience, with any associated qualifications highly regarded but not essential.
* Proficient in MS Excel & Project (Intermediate to Advanced level).
* Passionate about customer service and engagement
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to multitask and highly organised with attention to detail
* Strong Business acumen, with the ability to think outside of the square
* Ability to work autonomously and set goals
And why join one of the worlds leading electrical wholesalers?
* Genuine career opportunities - 1 in 4 new hires are an internal promotion. We can offer our people a remarkable range of career opportunities - whether that's moving up in a particular specialty, or trying something completely new.
* Online training academy & in-house training
* Committed to a better energy future, we are a recognized environmental leader
* Chance of global mobility, with more than 1,900 branches across 25 countries
* Rexel Rewards Program with access to thousands of offers and discounts for you and the family
* Birthday Leave!
...Your Energy Transforms Us
So if you too are excited by our World of Energy, and would like to work for one of the world’s leading electrical wholesalers in a role that offers flexibility, opportunity and a supportive work culture, then we would love to hear from you!
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
A pre-employment medical, drug test as well as a national criminal record check may be required as part of our recruitment process.