About The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary: Reporting to the Department or Location, the Power Distribution Specialist is a key member of the power distribution team. The specialist is responsible for establishing competitive quotations, interfacing with sales force to negotiate and close orders with customers, purchasing, post order project management as necessary, and assisting with negotiating project terms and conditions.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Power Distribution Specialist will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work closely with customers, sales teams, and vendors, to gather project requirements, and analyze specifications
- Review technical specifications, drawings, and other project documentation to accurately assess equipment and service needs
- Utilize quotation software to prepare accurate and comprehensive quotations for Power Distribution Projects
- Purchase appropriate equipment for Power Distribution projects
- Post-order project management intervention as necessary
- Represent the company at all times in a positive manner
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies you possess:
- Attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Service Excellence
- Results, Action Oriented
- Accountability and responsibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
What you’ll need:
- Work Experience: 2 years of sales, product or industry experience
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; knowledge of electrical distribution products and planning; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
- Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to sit for up to 8 hours per day.
- Physical Environment: Normal office environment
Skills we prefer but don’t require:
- Experience: Previous experience in power distribution systems
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.