AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quotation Specialist to support our warehouse storage services, logistics services, and enterprise server and network configuration operations. This role involves preparing accurate and competitive quotes, analyzing costs, maintaining quotation tools and processes, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely and profitable proposals. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, IT hardware devices and their configuration, cost estimation, and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed quotes for warehouse storage, logistics, and IT configuration services, ensuring accuracy and profitability.
Prepare Service Briefs and Statements of Work outlining the scoped services.
Manage quote request tracking tools to guide requests through the quotation process.
Develop and maintain related metrics.
Collaborate with other Foundry teams to drive quotes to completion.
Analyze scope, labor costs, and operational expenses to create competitive pricing models.
Collaborate with the client team, logistics, and production teams to validate service costs and timelines.
Ensure all quotes align with company pricing strategies, service agreements, and industry standards.
Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to understand customer needs and develop customized proposals.
Communicate with clients when required to clarify service requirements, timelines, and pricing options.
Maintain accurate records of quotes, customer interactions, and pricing structures.
Maintain tools used to estimate cost and price, establish process and best practices.
Follow up on outstanding quotes and assist in closing business opportunities.
Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, engineering, sales, and operations teams to confirm capacity and service feasibility.
Work with engineering to assess technical requirements for server and network staging projects.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Skills Required

Experience in warehouse storage, logistics, or IT configuration services.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
6+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, or pricing logistics, warehouse storage, or IT staging services.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop accurate cost estimates.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, quoting software, and ERP systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple quotes and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of enterprise server and network hardware is a plus.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Quotation Specialist

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