Quotations Specialist

Job Description

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Quotations Specialist to join our team. This position is based at our Delta, British Columbia facility.

Position Overview:

The Quotations Specialist is responsible for supporting the sales of assigned product lines to distributors and customers in the BC market. In this role, your responsibilities will include accurate specification interpretation, quotation and technical support, timely communication with distributors, customers, warehouse and manufacturing plants to facilitate issue resolution. Pro-active identification of sales potential and follow-up to secure orders. Provide on-going customer service with minimal supervision. The Quotations Specialist will utilize a combination of sales support techniques to achieve orders / sales goals while delivering customer concentric solutions.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Provide technical support on electrical products, assemblies and services to distributors and customers, including application and pricing assistance.
• Assist outside sales representatives and distributors on electronic quotation, opportunity identification, order entry, production tracking and shipping processes.
• Build relationships with distributors and customers to enhance long term business growth.
• You will prepare sales quotations based on customer requirements and expectations.
• Utilize pricing tools to complete timely professional quotations.
• Support outside sales representatives with quotation follow-up and competitor activity reporting.
• Partner with distributors to create excitement, focus and enhance market reputation.
• Perform all job functions with adherence to Eaton’s Philosophy and Values, as well as Safety and Environmental standards.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical or mechanical/ technology or engineering program.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical industry customer support/ sales.
• Ability to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
• No relocation is being offered for this role.

Position Success Criteria:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven planning and organizational ability.
• Strong customer service and listening skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Skilled in developing and deploying strategies to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Demonstrated competency in contributing to the success of the team.
• Analytical aptitude, ability to think critically with proven problem-solving skills.

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Please be advised that as part of this position, you will be subject to Eaton’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, a copy of which is available for your review. Pursuant to that policy, you may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing depending on the conditions set out in that policy.

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustment.

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Sales

Region: North America – Canada
Organization: ESSG CA Canada

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time