Quote Specialist in Maidenhead

Avnet Integrated supplies the full range of standard embedded modules - from simple built-in displays to full custom-built data centre server solutions - as well as customised module designs to suit any product or application. Whatever technologies customers need to give their product the competitive advantage, Avnet Integrated can support with design, configuration, manufacturing and installation.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative European team as a Quote Specialist. The team invests in their people, and their management style is all about giving you the autonomy and trust to make decisions on your own judgement and fully support you on your journey through the business. With a strong customer-focused background and excellent problem-solving skills, you will be responding to customer inquiries, providing quotes, dealing with suppliers and resolving issues.

What's in it for you?

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management.
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Pension scheme.
• Private Medical cover.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday.
• FREE Onsite Parking.
• Flexible home working.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Reward schemes.

The Ideal Person:

What you will be doing:

• Preparing timely and accurate quotes for customers leveraging the global proposal desk and ensuring all quotes are approved and comply with internal policies.
• Conducting quote reviews to ensure price accuracy and competitiveness of pre/post sales processes of assigned line cards.
• Contributes to strategic pricing decisions and creates pricing models to support customers.
• Prepare and maintain all customer price books and cost models including day-to-day operations of timely and accurate updating of quote tool(s) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Works with materials, sales, program management, supplier Business Development Managers (BDM), customer service, and finance to ensure best costs for customers.
• May prepare reports to ensure customer margin performance.
• Tracks all win/loss results and provides activity reports to sales team to identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant experience gained in a similar role.
• The ability to undertake complex assignments requiring significant judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal guidance using independent judgment to determine best approach.
• A confident collaborator able to respond to requests from senior management, internal and external contacts.
• Highly customer focused with great communication skills.
• A forward thinker, who can think outside of the box to provide solutions.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.