Strategic Quote Specialist; Remote

Strategic Quote Specialist -

School Specialty is dedicated to transforming education for the better. Our success is fueled by a team of passionate innovators who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students. Are you ready to make an impact?

The Strategic Quote Specialist is responsible for preparing quotations for the complete School Specialty product line. This role involves close collaboration with customers, the sales team, suppliers, and installation partners to ensure efficient processing of quotes that meet customer expectations. The specialist also provides product knowledge through thorough (or comprehensive) research and sourcing.

• This is a work-from-home role. Qualified candidates must reside in the United States.

• Hourly range of $24-$27 plus an annual incentive plan.

• Research and analyze regional demographics, market trends, and purchasing data to capitalize on opportunities.
• Generate quotes and proposals for consumables and furniture & equipment, along with material and room lists, using the designated quoting system.
• Respond promptly to all quote requests from various channels, including phone and email.
• Have a solid understanding of the product range and how the company’s offerings meet opportunity requirements.
• Build expertise in customer, vendor, and product knowledge.
• Foster strong working relationships with sales teams, suppliers, installers, and internal support teams.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors, freight carriers, and installation partners.
• Collaborate with customers and relevant sales resources to develop and process quotes that align with customer needs and the company's pricing strategies, contracts, and goals.
• Maintain regular communication with the project/order management team as needed.
• Review quotes against customer purchase orders upon submission.
• Manage data, project updates, and communication within Salesforce.
• Support job-sharing responsibilities, ensuring coverage and assisting LE Operations, Sales, and other related departments as needed.

• Proficient PC based experience, including spreadsheet and database programs.
• Ability to perform mathematical sales operations, margin, cost, sales pricing, etc.
• Strong problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate larger strategic opportunities, including multiple product offerings, and complex situations.

• Minimum three years pricing, quoting, bidding experience.
• Highly organized and attentive to details, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimal, less than 5%

• Medical
• Dental & Vision (effective day
  1)
• basic life insurance
• disability coverage
• PAID parental leave
• wellness programs
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• annual paid Volunteer time
• and so much more!

We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.

If you share our passion, we need to talk.

Just imagine what we could do together.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands…