Quoting Coordinator

Company Description Architectural Lighting Alliance (ALA) is a long-established representative for premier lighting manufacturers, providing customized solutions for interior, exterior, commercial, residential, and industrial projects of all sizes. With more than 80 years in the industry, ALA has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, design support, and customer-focused service. The company collaborates closely with architects, designers, contractors, and end-users to deliver lighting systems that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.

ALA maintains multiple offices across Texas and Louisiana, including locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Shreveport, Lubbock, and Tyler, offering regional support and career growth opportunities.

Role Description The Quoting Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Dallas, TX, responsible for preparing accurate and timely quotations for lighting projects. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing specifications and drawings, identifying appropriate products from multiple manufacturers, and compiling detailed price quotations in coordination with the sales team. The role involves communicating with vendors for pricing and availability, updating quote information in internal systems, and ensuring that all documentation is complete and organized.

The Quoting Coordinator collaborates with project managers and sales representatives to clarify project requirements, track quote status, and support follow-up activities with customers. This position also assists in maintaining pricing databases, standard templates, and process improvements to enhance quoting efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to review project specifications, interpret drawings, and manage multiple quotes simultaneously.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (such as spreadsheets, word processing, and email) and comfort working in quoting or ERP/CRM systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with sales teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and pricing calculations, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Customer-service mindset and problem-solving abilities, including responding promptly to quote requests and resolving issues as they arise.
• Ability to work on-site in Dallas, TX, in a team-oriented environment while managing individual responsibilities independently.
• Prior experience in quoting, estimating, purchasing, or administrative support in construction, lighting, electrical, or related industries is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field is a plus.