Posted 24 days ago
Industrial Quotation Specialist
@ Guillevin International Co.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Guillevin International Co. is hiring an Industrial Quotation Specialist in Edmonton, Alberta, on a full-time basis. The role handles customer calls, sources vendor prices, and builds accurate quotes for industrial electrical projects. The posting mentions profit-sharing, group benefits and an RRSP with employer contribution, but gives no salary figure.
Responsibilities:
- Answer customer calls and respond to inquiries promptly
- Obtain vendor quotes and build accurate material lists from specifications
- Prepare and follow up on quotes to close orders
- Identify and qualify industrial projects to pursue
Requirements summary:
- Three to five years of industrial experience preferred, or equivalent training and experience
- Demonstrated people skills and excellent communication
- Electrical product knowledge
- Customer service driven
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Guillevin International Co.
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Leading distributor in electrical, lighting, automation, datacom & renewable energy solutions
Full company description
Since 1906, Guillevin has been a key player in Canadian distribution. With more than 120 locally led, autonomous locations, our teams understand on-the-ground realities and respond quickly to deliver the right solutions at the right time. More than a distributor, we are true business partners, close, knowledgeable, and agile, driven by trust and a shared commitment to advancing the ambitions of our customers and partners. This same culture of autonomy and collaboration defines our people internally: the freedom to act, the pride of building, and the desire to make a real impact. Because at Guillevin, we are Geared to make it happen!
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,540
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 972
- Reported office locations
- 6555 Boulevard Métropolitain E, Montréal-Est, Quebec H1B, CA
- Business categories
- Electronics
- E-Commerce
- Lighting
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Guillevin International
- Guillevin
- Specialties
- Électrique
- Énergie Renouvelable
- Télécommunication
- Automatisation
- Équipement de sécurité
- and Éclairage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Since 1906, Guillevin has been a key player in Canadian distribution. With more than 120 locally led, autonomous locations, our teams understand on-the-ground realities and respond quickly to deliver the right solutions at the right time. More than a distributor, we are true business partners, close, knowledgeable, and agile, driven by trust and a shared commitment to advancing the ambitions of our customers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal-Est, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1906 |
| Specialties | ÉlectriqueÉnergie RenouvelableTélécommunicationAutomatisationÉquipement de sécuritéand Éclairage |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 66 |
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Status:
Regular, Full timeLocation:
Edmonton, AlbertaJob Description
Reporting to the Business Center Manager, the Industrial Quotation Specialist will have the following responsibilities:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answers calls promptly and professionally, listens attentively to the customers, understands, and fulfils their needs.
- Responds to the customer's inquiries in a timely manner.
- On some occasions, negotiates special prices and conditions with customers and/or vendors as per criteria established by his Manager
- Takes necessary action to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner and follows-up and verifies commitments are met afterwards.
- Proactively suggests associated and/or alternate products as needed.
- Promotes focus product items to generate incremental sales.
- Quickly informs the appropriate person (Business Centre Manager, Outside Salesperson) of customer feedback with regards to price, products, service, etc.
- Knows how to read suppliers/project reports such as the Industrial Info Resources to identify well in advance and qualify Projects that are a good fit for the Business Centre to pursue.
- Identify all customers quoting on a job, who is key, gain their commitment and gain support of key Suppliers to work with us exclusively on the job.
- Establish the list of all material needed on a Quote based on specifications: understand take-off procedure and importance of documenting exceptions to specifications.
- Obtain price quotes from all approved vendors including alternate approvals. Verify all terms & conditions of vendors' quotes and following GIC's Terms & Conditions for major projects.
- Organize all quotes & data to prepare our accurate and timely quote and build history.
- Proper pricing of quote ensuring best cost from key Supplier; discussing GM% level with Manager factoring feedback from salesman.
- Assure timely delivery of our quotes to our key customers prior to closing.
- Follow-up with customer, salesmen, or manager on quote to secure / close the order at time of closing.
- Maintains their technical knowledge up to date on various product lines and broaden system knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of industrial Industry experience preferable, or a combination of relevant professional training and experience.
- Demonstrated people skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Electrical Product knowledge.
- Must be customer service driven.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What’s in it for you
We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making, and offers great career opportunities.
What sets us apart is our:
Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.
Among our benefits:
Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
Charging terminals available at our facilities.
Years of Service Recognition Program.
Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!
Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
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