Gear Project Quotations Specialist

There's a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives.Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

It's time to energize your future! Don't miss out on this electrifying opportunity - apply today! Stay connected with us - follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Gear Project Quotations Specialist

Location: Austin or San Antonio, TX

Job type: Full time

What You'll Do

• Create the Crawford Gear "brand" along with Sales Strategy.
• Responds to requests from customers and salespersons often in a consultative capacity on matters pertaining to the application and operation of gear project quotations.
• Point of contact for gear manufacturers on key projects.
• Provide alternative options on switchgear projects.
• Ability to meet and exceed customer needs and project deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Develops and maintains strong vendor/manufacturer relationships. (Gear Manf, TVSS, UPS, Med voltage, Transformers, Generators, etc.)
• Foster and maintain working relationships with specifying engineers. Provide technical assistance and other product and system support to the engineering community by working independently or in conjunction with manufacturer's representatives.
• Services external consulting engineers to enhance and uphold Crawford's image and products.
• Applies knowledge of Crawford's offerings to customer's needs.
• Provide alternative options (value savings) on switchgear projects prior to bid and/or award date.
• Improve margin with effective negotiations of job pricing and special levels with partner manufactures.
• Build a sustainable and profitable gear department that focuses on GMR improvement.
• Demand Creation for Engineered Distribution Equipment
• Collaborate with Regional Leadership to determine the best options to differentiate Crawford from other distribution and manufacturing.
• Training withkey manufacturer partners on Features and Benefits of products with the intent to jointly develop market opportunities and get manufacture's products specified and/or preferred.
• Independent Sales Calls and/or Joint Sales Calls with key manufacturer partners at Installers, End Users and/or Specifiers with the intent to develop market opportunities and get manufacture's products specified and/or preferred.
• Host internal training for Sales team with an emphasis on reading plans, specs and one-line diagrams in addition to product training.
• Knowledge and Application of Electrical Code
• Recognition and Development of opportunities for Prefabricated Gear related products as available from Crawford and/or key manufacturer partners.

What You Bring

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent Switch Gear manufacturer experience.
• Expert ability to read and comprehend electrical plans.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Contractor business and product supply chain.
• PC literate with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, & Power Point)
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ecommerce/Digital experience

Learn More About Us

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Learn more about Crawford: https://www.crawfordelectricsupply.com/about

Crawford is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. #LI-ED1

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew - where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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