Strategic Quote Development Specialist

The Strategic Quote Development Specialist is accountable for providing resource knowledge and professional expertise in the coordination, facilitation and preparation of Strategic Account quotations and proposals on a global level.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in achieving the most competitive quotation position possible by coordinating quotations for strategic accounts with NDC branches, TTI Europe and TTI Asia Product Teams, corporate product marketing, strategic account managers and manufacturers.
• Responsible for the preparation and completion of the most comprehensive and competitive quotation by cross functioning and communicating with the branch, product marketing, and Strategic Account Managers.
• Develops relationships with manufacturers which will result in knowledge of competitive intelligence and "most favored" competitive positioning.
• Responsible for achievement of incremental profitability through additional negotiation of manufacturers ship & debits after award of a contract.
• Ensures Strategic Account Managers have the most current price and delivery information such as competitive intelligence, market trends, manufacturers cost adjustments, along with any other information that would be of benefit to the overall knowledge of the business.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree from a four-year University with five to seven years experience in corporate product marketing, branch product marketing and/or sales required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of TTI Procurement and Ship and Debit System.
• Knowledge of TTI Products and Services.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer) preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access and/or other database programs preferred.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math aptitude preferred.
• Must be able to type 40 WPM.

What we offer to our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan, Health Savings Accounts.
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Vacation Days, 8 paid Holidays per year.
• Competitive pay structure.
• Strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by the ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

TTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)