Lighting/Gear Quotations Manager

Empower your Future at the Nation’s Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!

At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150M+ in inventory, and the power of 2,000+ dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.

USESI is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Quotations Lighting/Gear Manager to join our team. This position is located in our Chesapeake, VA location.

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.

Benefits:

At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference - to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!

Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• TeleMedicine
• Matching 401(k)
• Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft

It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, please contact the Human Resources department at hrecruiter@usesi.com.