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All Current Electrical Sales · 1 day ago

Inside Sales-Proposal Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

All Current Electrical Sales is a company that has been providing solutions for electrical distributors since 1981. They are seeking an experienced Inside Sales Representative (Proposal Specialist) to manage customer inquiries, prepare quotations, and provide technical sales support for their electrical power equipment.

E-CommerceManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound customer inquiries and RFQs via phone, email, and other channels

Develop accurate, competitive quotations for InPower’s low-voltage power distribution and control portfolio, including: + UL 891 Switchboards + UL 845 Motor Control Centers (MCCs) + UL 1008 Transfer Switches (ATS) + UL 67 Panelboards + UL 508A / UL 698A / UL 1203 Control Panels (as applicable)

Review and interpret one-lines, specifications, and drawings to confirm key requirements such as voltage, ampacity, AIC/SCCR, protective device/breaker type, enclosure/NEMA rating, metering/controls, options/accessories, documentation requirements, and testing/FAT needs

Collaborate with outside sales, engineering, and operations to ensure scope clarity, manufacturability, schedule alignment, and a seamless handoff from quote to execution

Coordinate with OEM partners, vendors, and manufacturers to obtain pricing, lead times, and technical data; recommend acceptable alternates/substitutions when allowed

Build customer-facing proposals that clearly communicate inclusions/exclusions, assumptions, alternates, lead time, and commercial terms

Maintain excellent CRM hygiene: ensure every opportunity/quote is logged with complete customer info, scope notes, stage/status, owner, next step, due dates, activities, win/loss notes, and all supporting documents (RFQ package, drawings, vendor quotes, and proposal versions)

Execute consistent follow-up on open quotations to convert opportunities into orders; capture win/loss feedback and competitive insights

Support proposal preparation, order processing, and project documentation (submittal coordination support, change documentation, order entry support, etc.) as needed

Qualification

Electrical industry experienceLow-voltage power distributionRead electrical diagramsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM systems experienceAttention to detailVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

3–5+ years of experience in the electrical industry (inside sales, estimating, applications, project coordination, or similar)

Strong working knowledge of low-voltage power distribution equipment (switchboards/switchgear, MCCs, ATS, panelboards, and control panels)

Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, specifications, and technical drawings

Strong attention to detail with proven ability to produce accurate quotes under time constraints

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience using CRM systems and quoting/CPQ tools

Familiarity with relevant standards and terminology (preferred): UL 891, UL 845, UL 1008, UL 67, UL 508A, UL 698A, UL 1203; NEMA enclosure ratings and general NEC concepts

Knowledge of major manufacturers/brands in power distribution and controls (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Allen-Bradley, SEL, etc.)

Prior experience in an engineered-to-order manufacturer, distributor, or manufacturer rep environment