Quotations Specialist - Distribution and Gear

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At Werner, 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.

Summary: The Quotation Specialist - Distribution & Gear is responsible for preparing accurate, timely pricing for distribution and gear products by reviewing specifications, coordinating with suppliers and sales teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting customers through technical and commercial quote development.

Essential Functions

• Review request for quotes (RFQ), one-lines, risers, panel schedules, and specifications to prepare itemized, configurable bill of materials (BOMs) for gear and distribution packages.
• Create base bids, value engineering (VE) options, and approved equals; document clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and lead-time assumptions.
• Price freight, startup, commissioning, and services as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications (e.g., NEC, UL listings, short-circuit ratings, SCCR, seismic requirements, NEMA enclosures).
• Solicit and negotiate vendor quotes and pricing multipliers, evaluate lead times, substitutions, and warranty terms.
• Manage multiple deadlines; prioritize quotes by bid date and customer urgency.
• Partner with internal teams including: Customer Experience Specialists, Outside Sales, Projects, and Customer Assembly, to align scope, pricing strategy, and handoff for orders won.
• Partner with external teams including: vendor partners and manufacturing representatives.
• Prepare and deliver professional quote packages; support post-bid reviews and scope reconciliation.
• Maintain quoting records, revision control, and version history through enterprise system.
• Stay current on product changes, NEC updates, and market conditions affecting pricing and availability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in electrical distribution, gear quotations, estimating, or related role.
• 5-7 years experience in electrical distribution, gear quotations, estimating, or related role in lieu of a degree.
• Strong math, analytical, and detail orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with commercial/industrial switchgear and distribution equipment (e.g., panelboards, switchboards, transformers, busway).
• Experience with Epicor Eclipse/ job management, Eaton Bid Manager quoting tool.
• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical one-line diagrams and interpret specs.
• Understanding of short-circuit coordination, selective coordination, and arc flash considerations at a quoting level.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner 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 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.