Now Hiring - Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Specialist, Inside Sales in Northbrook, IL

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About Leviton: At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. Overview: This position is responsible for managing day-to-day quotations, customer service and office administration in support of the outside sales team. Position requires a solid lighting industry background and in-depth knowledge of the lighting quotation and bid process. Responsibilities: Essential Functions * Work with key distributors, electrical contractors and/or manufacturer representative in the process of generating bid packages and securing orders for both specified and discretionary job business * Handle quotations workload in an expeditious manner to meet required deadlines * Develop relationships with key agencies * Administer and organize office systems commensurate with Leviton customer service standards * Maintain positive working relations with various departments * Work with sales team on new job opportunities * Local Essential Functions (National - ConTech, Northbrook, IL) * Support Outside Sales and National Accounts by reviewing lighting drawings/specifications and developing take-offs, layouts, designs, and crossovers * Review and analyze plans, specifications, and bills of material for preparing quotations for National Accounts projections * Respond to all technical inquires via all media channels: e.g. telephone, email, chat, and/or web as directed by management * Ensure the timely response to pre- and post-sale caller questions of a technical nature; these questions may come from field sales, customer service, distributors, homeowners, contractors, specifier, architects etc. * Help to specify products, including answering questions concerning installation or use according to individual customer needs and communicating customer needs to other functions within the organization when needed Qualifications: * Computer literate, intermediate / advanced level with Microsoft Suite: Excel, and PowerPoint * Professional communication skills both oral and written * Experience with design and lighting calculation software programs including AGI32 preferred LI-CP1 Education & Experience: * Education * College Degree, Bachelor preferred or equivalent experience * Experience * 2-4 years' in the lighting industry handling bids and negotiating orders or related experience Travel: Some visits to customer's offices may be required What We Offer: Comprehensive benefits include: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs * 401K plans with employer-matching contributions * Tuition reimbursement * PTO * Paid holidays * Volunteer time off For more information about benefits, please go to: [please apply online] _ Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._ _ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions._ _ Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process._For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.[please apply online]. * The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!*