Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.
Proven Leadership, Hard Work and Innovation Alive and Well in North AmericaRittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We are the global leader in the industry that designs and manufactures industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.We are seeking a Quotation Specialist at our facility in Urbana, OH. The individual in this position will utilize technical knowledge to prepare quotation packages based on the product content. Must possess the ability to interpret customer requirements, match products to customer specifications and ensures that the quote is technically compatible and competitive by communicating with the Sales Representative to determine/clarify order.Primary Activities/Duties:
- Apply product knowledge and knowledge of manufacturing capabilities to quote effective solutions for customers and Rittal.
- Complete critical fields within SAP, generate cost calculations, determine lead times, and assign quotations to appropriate sales contact to enable a quote to follow up from outside sales
- Use discretion and judgment to ensure effective return on time/effort invested for cost and pricing calculations.
- Support and maintain quote tools and SAP system configuration.
- Monitor customer applications and give feedback to Product Management of reoccurring configuration/part requests.
- Coordinate with Sourcing and Procurement to quote special items that must be supplied by an outside vendor.
- Coordinate with manufacturing to provide reduced lead times at the time of quotation.
- Support custom orders by providing clarification when necessary and support to develop alternatives when problems occur
- Participate in Training to gain advanced knowledge of products, selling skills, customer relationship skills, and others as needed.
- Seeks to improve processes and procedures
- Communicates professionally internally and externally
- Listens and follows the direction
- Able to meet deadlines with the highest degree of accuracy
- Detail-oriented and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks
- Able to work well in a group environment as well as independently
- Recognizes important situations and reacts accordingly
Knowledge& Experience:
- Associate's degree in a Technical field; Mechanical/Electrical or Business preferred.
- Experience in manufacturer and seller of an industrial product dealing with distribution and direct customers is preferred.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, or Visio is preferred.
What we offer is an opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our customers can trust us to deliver quality products. We enjoy all the benefits of an International company quickly growing in the US. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company's Human Resources Department at (937) ###-####.This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.Rittal North America LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.