Quotations Specialist at Robertson

Quotations Specialist

Req ID: 42599 Date: Nov 19, 2025 Location: Dartmouth, NS, CA, B3B 2C9 Brand: Robertson About Us: Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success 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.

Scope of the position: Project Quotes Specialist is responsible for evaluating customer bill of material and sending it off to the appropriate manufacturer or manufacturer agents in order to procure costing and put together a complete project quotation. For distribution equipment, the candidate would be responsible for interpreting electrical specifications & drawings to ensure that the quotation is complete and includes all required material. In addition to having the ability to quote a project, the successful candidate will also coordinate some of the jobs awarded through the quotation process. Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the Project Quotes employee will ensure the smooth execution of projects from take-off to close by quoting, documenting, record keeping, tracking project progress, and maintaining project files. They are to drive process excellence to ensure correct costs, product matching the project requirements, and scheduling project material deliveries promptly
Major Responsibilities

• Convert written specifications and construction drawings into quotations
• Maintain proper files for product quotes within the company quotations program.
• Coordinate with our customers to book and complete all required scheduled deliveries to the site within the timeframe requested by the customer
• Confirm project timelines, progress, and changes to all relevant stakeholder
• Order all required parts and material for projects
• Prepare, and coordinate project close-out documents and work to resolve any outstanding issues before job completion
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and key stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and resolve concerns promptly and efficiently.
• Determine the most cost-effective options to meet project specifications.
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers to build strong and profitable relationships that benefit the company and gives vendors/suppliers incentive to drive more project opportunities to Robertson Electric.
• Communicates critical information to purchasing and field associates that request information about vendors, products, pricing, and competitors.
• Perform additional assignments and responsibilities as required

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.

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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
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