[Hiring] Quotations Specialist @FERGUSON

Role Description

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Quotations Specialist! As a Quotations Specialist, you will help with the development of quotations on Renovations projects while establishing close relationships with the internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver outstanding customer service. This role focuses on services for Multifamily and Hospitality Renovations and will support the customers in assigned regional and national territories.

If you have experience with Hospitality and or Multifamily quotations/estimating, knowledge of building fixture products, and strong time management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow! This position is approved to be fully Remote or will be hybrid if you are located near our Headquarters in Newport News, VA, per Company Policy.

• Review project specifications and requirements to create well-structured, detailed proposals that support business and client objectives.
• Provide pricing recommendations and consultative guidance to sales, project management, and leadership teams to support competitive positioning and profitability objectives.
• Execute quotation activities in accordance with established SOPs while identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance quote accuracy.
• Engage with vendors to obtain accurate pricing lead time and product availability.
• Analyze quotation trends, pricing variances, product offerings, and market conditions to identify opportunities for margin improvement and process optimization.
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts.
• Independently manage complex and high-value quotation opportunities requiring advanced analysis, interpretation of specifications, and multiple supplier engagements.
• Send completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or contractor.
• Actively contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving pricing strategy, quotation processes, system enhancements, reporting, and operational excellence.
• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required.
• Prior use of Planswift, Quotesoft, Bid Tracer, Salesforce or similar estimating or CRM software, a plus.
• Advance proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements with minimal supervision.
• Ability to efficiently multitask in a highly deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze pricing structures, margin performance, and financial impacts to support profitable business decisions.
• Deep knowledge of product lines, features, benefits, and applications.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Service-minded, innovative, enthusiastic, organized, collaborative, articulate and able to learn quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Mental health coverage.
• Gender affirming and family building benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate discounts.
• Community involvement opportunities.