Job Description
Join One of Northern California’s Fastest-Growing, Independently Owned Distributors!
We’re looking for a Power Quotations Specialist II to join our team in Sacramento, CA.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We take pride in creating an environment where people thrive, personally and professionally. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay: $80,000 – $95,000 per year, depending on experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Work schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Hybrid — 3 days in office, 2 days remote
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and free vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Employee wellness programs
- Fringe lifestyle benefit
What You’ll Do
As a Power Quotations Specialist II, you’ll take on a senior role within the quotations team, independently preparing accurate, competitive, and timely quotations for electrical power distribution, switchgear, automation, and related products. In this role, you’ll draw on deep technical and product expertise, sharp commercial judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex, high-value quotation opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret customer requests, plans, specifications, single-line diagrams, bills of material, and other bid documentation to determine project scope and quotation requirements.
- Independently manage standard through complex quotation opportunities, determining appropriate products, manufacturers, and quotation strategy.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and coordinate pricing, technical requirements, and project information with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier quotations for pricing, technical compliance, scope, lead times, exclusions, commercial considerations, and risk.
- Prepare accurate, professional customer proposals, including pricing, scope, clarifications, exclusions, lead times, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with Sales and Power team members on pricing, margin, manufacturer strategy, competitive positioning, and customer requirements.
- Identify and recommend product alternates, substitutions, or value-engineered solutions when appropriate.
- Provide advanced product, application, pricing, and quotation support to Sales, customers, and other team members.
- Maintain accurate quotation records and support effective handoff of awarded projects.
- Serve as a senior resource to the Power team, helping develop less-experienced team members and improve quotation processes.
What We’re Looking For
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of electricity and electrical power distribution, switchgear, and automation products.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Strong mathematical ability and sound financial and commercial judgment.
- Comfort using digital tools and technology to manage quotes and customer data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret plans, specifications, single-line diagrams, bills of material, and technical documentation.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving judgment with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
Required Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) or more years of experience in quotations, estimating, electrical distribution, switchgear, automation, electrical construction, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing power or electrical quotation opportunities.
- Intermediate or better knowledge of personal computers and peripherals, word processing and spreadsheet software, e-mail, and the Internet.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and Planner.
About Us
Over the past decade, Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool has grown to 15 locations across Northern and Central California, and we are proud to now be open in Sparks, Nevada! Ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationwide, we operate under two trusted brands and specialize in tools, safety, specified products, electrical supplies, alternative energy, and automation. Our core customers include commercial and industrial contractors, as well as facility and OEM clients who rely on our expertise and reliability to keep their businesses moving forward.
We are 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.
