Senior Quotations Specialist (Power Distribution)
Wesco International
Houston, TX · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
As a Senior Specialist – Quotations, you will develop proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. You will collaborate with members of the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or product teams to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely. You may be responsible for developing responses to the most complex or high-value inquiries.
Responsibilities:
Identifies and qualifies potential projects for bid and compiles list of material requirements including, supplies, lighting, switchgear, and other distribution apparatuses.
Interacts with consultants representing customers to obtain approvals for bidding.
Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials, negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special or custom orders.
Supervises negotiations with both suppliers and customers.
Provides material including, data-com, switchgear and apparatus, and lighting, take-offs for preparing customer quotations.
Coordinates receipt of required information for preparation of final quotation submittal.
Communicates with customers to resolve problems with projects during bidding process.
Follows-up on open and outstanding quotations with salespersons and customers to determine status.
Communicates with account representatives, account executives, and inside sales reps to ensure quotes and resulting orders are complete.
May identify sales opportunities within current customer base.
Qualifications:
High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
5+ years of related experience is required
Previous experience pulling together full bid packages
Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies
Experience interacting and negotiating with customers and supplier representatives to obtain pricing information and cooperation
Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints
Strong math and analytical skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to travel up to 25%
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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .