Senior Quotations Specialist

For more than a century, Electrozad has been Ontario’s trusted electrical distributor—delivering reliable products, services and solutions for commercial, industrial, and contractor applications.

Sesco (founded 1922) established a strong presence across Central & Eastern Ontario, while Electrozad (founded 1955) became the leading supplier in Southwestern Ontario. From day one, both shared a commitment to quality, reliability and complete electrical & automation solutions.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Job Summary – Senior Quotation Specialist

The Senior Quotation Specialist leads the preparation and management of complex quotations and proposal packages, supporting the Sales and Major Projects Group. This role ensures accurate, competitive submissions while aligning with commercial objectives, managing risks, and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Support and assist the Project Group with requests for quotations, quote packages, order processing, and account maintenance.
• Review request-for-quotation (RFQ) documentation to identify scope, specifications, and required details.
• Manage and prepare large and complex quotation and proposal packages for the Sales and Major Projects Group.
• Coordinate and participate in proposal planning sessions, ensuring all required stakeholders are engaged.
• Liaise with the Management Team to ensure alignment on strategy, scope, and commercial objectives.
• Analyze opportunities, costs, and risks throughout the entire bid and proposal management process.
• Work closely with the Sales or Project Group lead to develop and execute a comprehensive proposal plan.
• Ensure all proposals and quotations are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and customers throughout the quotation and proposal process.
• Participate in customer meetings as required and provide ongoing support for large customer accounts.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education from a technical program (Electrical, Mechanical discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Previous sales experience in the electrical industry. Knowledge of Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation products.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate effectively to key stakeholders.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and respect. Ability to set and attain goals clearly and effectively.
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.

Working Conditions

• Operation of desktop computer and peripherals.
• Interaction with customers/clients, and the public at large.
• High levels of stress and pressure.

Benefits & Perks:

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the range for this role where appropriate. Actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, internal parity, role complexity, role level, and other relevant factors. The advertised salary range relates to Ontario and is provided in accordance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of Ontario.

More information on Electrozad:

• Website: https://www.electrozad.com/careers
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit

https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit

https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more than a century, Electrozad has been Ontario’s trusted electrical distributor—delivering reliable products, services and solutions for commercial, industrial, and contractor applications.

Sesco (founded 1922) established a strong presence across Central & Eastern Ontario, while Electrozad (founded 1955) became the leading supplier in Southwestern Ontario. From day one, both shared a commitment to quality, reliability and complete electrical & automation solutions.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Job Summary – Senior Quotation Specialist

The Senior Quotation Specialist leads the preparation and management of complex quotations and proposal packages, supporting the Sales and Major Projects Group. This role ensures accurate, competitive submissions while aligning with commercial objectives, managing risks, and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Support and assist the Project Group with requests for quotations, quote packages, order processing, and account maintenance.
• Review request-for-quotation (RFQ) documentation to identify scope, specifications, and required details.
• Manage and prepare large and complex quotation and proposal packages for the Sales and Major Projects Group.
• Coordinate and participate in proposal planning sessions, ensuring all required stakeholders are engaged.
• Liaise with the Management Team to ensure alignment on strategy, scope, and commercial objectives.
• Analyze opportunities, costs, and risks throughout the entire bid and proposal management process.
• Work closely with the Sales or Project Group lead to develop and execute a comprehensive proposal plan.
• Ensure all proposals and quotations are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and customers throughout the quotation and proposal process.
• Participate in customer meetings as required and provide ongoing support for large customer accounts.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education from a technical program (Electrical, Mechanical discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Previous sales experience in the electrical industry. Knowledge of Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation products.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate effectively to key stakeholders.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and respect. Ability to set and attain goals clearly and effectively.
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.

Working Conditions

• Operation of desktop computer and peripherals.
• Interaction with customers/clients, and the public at large.
• High levels of stress and pressure.

Benefits & Perks:

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the range for this role where appropriate. Actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, internal parity, role complexity, role level, and other relevant factors. The advertised salary range relates to Ontario and is provided in accordance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of Ontario.

More information on Electrozad:

• Website: https://www.electrozad.com/careers
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit

https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit

https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.