Quote Management Specialist

divh2Quote Management Specialist/h2pCarlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. We are looking for a Quote Management Specialist to join our Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing team./ph3Job Summary/h3pThe Quote Management Specialist is responsible for providing price quotes and pricing to our field sales team and customers. For the assigned accounts and markets, the QMS will receive and respond to price requests and requests for quote (RFQ), working with others in the organization for escalated price deviation requests. They serve our sales teams and our customers during the bidding process and their selection of a manufacturer and products. Daily, our Quoting Estimating team collaborates with sales, customer service, finance, etc., to execute our pricing strategy and win work that best supports our revenue, margin, and sales goals. The QMS delivers a high level of competence, a service mindset, and ease of doing business that makes us our customers supplier of choice./ph3Duties and Responsibilities/h3ulliReceive requests for quote (RFQs) from sales and/or customers in the assigned territory or book of accounts and prioritize them appropriately for action. Leverage our systems, price strategy, and judgment to deliver timely, accurate responses to the field./liliLoad/maintain pricing and pricing discounts in our ERP system (SAP or others). As needed, develop price lists for distribution both manually and electronically. Support new product pricing, promotional pricing, and pricing changes./liliBuild product and industry knowledge sufficient to provide informed support to the market. Understand all of our policies and fees that can impact the customers costs in order to work within these policies to negotiate win/win outcomes./liliMaintain a high level of accuracy and responsiveness. Exercise good judgment and decision-making that balances the needs of our customers, fellow employees, and company shareholders./liliPartner closely with sales managers and representatives to understand the market, key stakeholders, and the needs of their territory./liliWith the Delegation of Authority, consider pricing deviation requests and offer pricing based upon knowledge of costs, availability, competitor pricing, market trends, and overall targeted company margin thresholds and sales targets./liliPrepare/present deviation requests for escalation to the appropriate decision-making authority. As needed, calculate the margin impact of price deviations to support decisions/ recommendations based on all applicable variables, including but not limited to material cost, freight, customer rebates, and commissions./liliWork in partnership with customer service to understand, correct, and prevent price discrepancies and inaccurate invoicing./liliEnsure pricing practices comply with legal and regulatory standards./liliActively participate in and support the companys continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on developing a Lean mindset. Look for ways to improve our processes and systems in order to provide timely, accurate quoting in ways that assist customers with evaluating their costs and presents our company favorably and accurately./liliDepending on the assigned market, QMS may be responsible for or assist with the following:/liulliConfiguration and estimating processes required to provide accurate, useful pricing information of what the customer needs./liliSending requests for quote (RFQs) to 3rd party vendors of purchased finished goods./liliLeveraging our ERP system for pricing-related credits, debits, and rebills./li/ulliOther duties as assigned./li/ulh3Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/h3ulliAbility to build and maintain excellent internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and partners./liliDetail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in fast paced environment./liliExcellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to negotiate and challenge unsubstantiated requests while seeking win/win outcomes./liliStrong proficiency with technology platforms, including Excel and Outlook, as well as the ability to reach high proficiency in ERP usage and other dedicated quoting platforms./li/ulh3Education and Experience/h3ulliRequired: ulliBachelors degree in business, finance, economics or a related field/liliEquivalent experience in lieu of a degree would be a high school diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience/li/ul/liliPreferred: ulliExperience with ERP systems and/or pricing/quoting/estimating software/liliExperience in sales, manufacturing industries, and/or building products/construction industry/li/ul/li/ulh3Working Conditions/h3pThe position typically operates during standard business hours of Monday Friday (8am 5pm), with occasional flexibility required to accommodate meetings across time zones or critical business needs. The employee is expected to comply with all company policies related to data security, confidentiality, and remote work standards./ppPeriodic travel may be required for team meetings, training, or company events, with advance notice provided. The company will reimburse travel expenses in accordance with its travel and expense policy./ppAs an employee of Carlisle, you will enjoy the following benefits:/pulliDay 1 coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance/liliLife and Accidental Death Dismemberment insurance/liliLeave and disability income protection/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliHealth Advocate and insurance concierge services/liliPaid Time Off paid sick days, paid vacation days and 11 paid holidays annually/lili401(k) retirement savings plan with company match/liliEmployee Stock Purchase Plan/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, commuter expenses/liliEducational Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement) for employees/liliEligibility to participate in an annual bonus program/li/ul/div