Quotations Specialist - Hajoca
Bentonville, AR 72712
About the Job
Quotations Specialist
Hajoca Corporationis one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Haines, Jones & Cadbury (HJC), a division of Hajoca, is a national construction material supplier. HJC specializes in providing comprehensive construction material packages to major retail chains from coast-to-coast for new construction and remodel projects.
HJC is looking for a Quotations Specialist at their Bentonville, AR office.
Pay for this position is between $13 and $18 per hour at this location.
Do you have a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity? Do you possess strong communication skills and value customer service? Do you have an expert level of plumbing product knowledge? If so, then we’d like you to join our dedicated team as a Plumbing Quotations Specialist.
Job Summary:
“QS 1” is an entry level Quotations Specialist that does basic takeoffs and concentrates on increasing product and resource knowledge. A productive part of the department as they support their teammates while learning HJC processes and procedures. Accuracy is key, mistakes can be costly, a Quotation Specialist is an integral part in building a strong foundation for Sales. The goal is understanding and performing to the highest standards.
Job Duties:
- Interpret complex customer requirements and offer solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer
- Create accurate and professional quotations and submittal packages from customer specifications/drawings using the applicable software system (Eclipse. QuickBase, etc.)
- Follow up on outstanding quotations to secure orders, improve quotation process and measure effectiveness
- Support the Profit Center Sales Team by communicating all aspects concerning the specifics of quotes and proposals
- Identify any problems and bring them to your supervisor’s attention for instruction and guidance, adhering strictly with Company policy and procedure
- Communicate to Management any concerns regarding added risk or liability to HJC
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other
management as required
About You:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year related experience, contractor sales preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of products sold by the Profit Center
Experiencing using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain appointment and customer contact files, and to analyze performance data.
Our ideal candidate will also:
Possess outstanding verbal and written communication, and generous listening skills.
Have comprehensive product and product application knowledge.
Be organized, a self-starter, and detail oriented.
Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
Be able to collect and analyze quotations data to determine patterns of success or failure; take appropriate action to adjust processes to ensure success.
Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used to create and submit quotation packages and create orders.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
The benefits of working with us:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
EEOC Statement
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
Background Screening Statement
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Min Hiring Rate$13.00
- Max Hiring Rate$18.00