Quotations Specialist
ABB
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This Position reports to:
End User Area Sales Manager
In this role as Quotations Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support the Sales organization and customers throughout the sales process by adapting ABB’s products with customer applications to meet their requirements/specifications. Each day, you will select optimized products and technology for adaptation, prepare relevant documentation, and serve as a key technical resource for the assigned area. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities by proactively prospecting, networking.
This role is open to remote (#LI-Remote) candidates located in California or Arizona (preferably those within distance to support Southern California market) and the ability for some light business travel (10%).
You will be mainly accountable for:
Developing cost-effective, accurate proposals from drawings and specifications; provide value-engineering options and complete submittal packages that set ABB apart. These will need to be also have timely delivery within established schedules and (if needed) communicate implications of missed engineering deadlines.
Identifying and resolving discrepancies between job designs, quotes, and material requirements; perform root-cause analyses to improve material profitability.
Assisting in planning and executing sales strategies to maximize market share, margin, and customer satisfaction.
Creation and management of Special Price Agreements (SPAs) for strategic partners and end users.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; OR high school diploma/GED with 10+ years of sales experience.
10+ years of experience in the electrical industry.
Strong customer focus with ability to respond quickly to client needs.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with electrical contractors, distributors, and channel partners preferred.
Strong technical, take-off, and proposal development skills.
Proficiency with analytical software, sales tools, and CRM systems preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must have U.S. work authorization to be employed by ABB.
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ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $183,300 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
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Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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