Quoting Specialist

smartdept. inc. is searching for a potential future need for aQuoting Specialist with a client based in the greater Chicago area. This would likely be a full-time, fully remote, and around a 3-monthcontract opportunity with the potential to extend. The pay for this position is expected to be $25/hr - $31/hr.

WhatYoull Do:

• Manage transactional operations of quotes
• Responsible for answering presales technical questions while educating account managers on the products, services and resources to help them become as self-sufficient as possible.
• Respond to email or phone inquiries from Business Development Managers, Account Managers, ATAEs, Solution Architects
• Work closely with Managed Services Service Delivery, the OEM and our delivery partner
• Provide a full quote with minimum sale price to seller for and recommend additional margin
• Manage lead lists to maximize time, effort and sales
• Work with other Product Specialists to better serve customers
• Engage and cultivate business relationships with Sellers
• Track and manage sales forecasts
• Conduct conference calls and customer presentations as necessary
• Identify improvements to the quoting process
• Work as part of the CTS Team to improve the offer and operations
• Engage and cultivate business relationships with partners
• Work with Service Delivery to identify additional skill sets that should be added to the Service Delivery team
  

What Youll Need:

• 1+ year of experience in Sales or Sales Support
• College Degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to small and large groups
• History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines
• Experience in technology sales (Preferred)
• Familiarity with competitive products (Preferred)