Lighting/Gear Quotations Manager - Chesapeake, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

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  Manage and oversee the lighting and switchgear quotations process, ensuring accurate, competitive, and timely project bids.

  
  
  
  
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  Develop and execute strategies to secure lighting and gear business from existing and prospective customers.

  
  
  
  
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  Evaluate project pricing, profitability, and financial risks to develop competitive bids while protecting company margins.

  
  
  
  
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  Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and business partners to identify opportunities and drive business growth.

  
  
  
  
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  Lead, train, and support the quotations team, providing guidance, performance feedback, and oversight of daily activities.

  
  
  
  
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  Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve escalated issues, monitor quotation progress, and ensure customer satisfaction.

  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in preparing and managing project bids for projects, from initiation to completion.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and capable of ensuring the accuracy and completeness of bid packages.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities to manage and develop junior team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe software for creating and managing bid documents.
• Analytical and decision-making skills to ensure the competitiveness of project bids.