Job Posting:

The Pollardwater division of Ferguson Waterworks is a leading supplier of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products, specializing in tools, equipment and supplies for municipal water and wastewater operations throughout North America. Since 1837, Pollardwater’s team of industry experts focuses on providing superior customer service and solutions for a wide variety of industry needs.

Pollardwater is currently seeking a Quotations Specialist to join our team! As a Quotations Specialist, you will help with the development of quotations on projects while establishing close relationships with the branches, vendor representatives, and ensuring outstanding customer service. If you have experience with industrial and mechanical quotations / estimating, knowledge of waterworks products, works well with a team and strong time management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization!

This is a Hybrid role based out of our Newport News, VA location, in accordance with Ferguson's Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. 

Responsibilities

Gather required data for quote preparation, data entry of new quotes, and work with vendors and Product Managers on pricing

Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations

Keep current of new products, trends, market cost, and pricing

Follow up on customer quotes

Participate in the resolution of all pricing related issues

Analyze specifications, including sketches, bills of material, or sample layouts

Send completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or designer in advance of the identified due date

Develop knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customers by working closely with more experienced management/product managers

Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs

Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project

Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers

Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions, philosophies, or processes

Manage a variety of bid related systems and portals to properly submit on public opportunities

Qualifications

Construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required

Experience with waterworks products, highly preferred

Prior use of Planswift or similar estimating software, a plus

Familiarity with customer quotations software highly preferred

Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required

Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred

Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests

Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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