Commercial Quotations Specialist

Overview

First Supply, a fifth-generation family-owned company, has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition, Where Tradition Meets Innovation, we foster a workplace where people learn, grow, and contribute to a company that values its heritage while embracing progress. Our teams take pride in supporting customers and communities, creating meaningful work and rewarding careers every day.

 

Join our team as a Commercial Quotations Specialist, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth by delivering precise, timely, and competitive quotes for Commercial Plumbing, HVAC, and Fluid Handling projects. In this fast-paced, detail-focused position, you will develop accurate takeoffs, prepare comprehensive cost breakdowns, and collaborate with vendors to secure the best pricing to support profitable wins. Your technical product knowledge, commitment to accuracy, and ability to manage multiple deadlines will directly influence our success—strengthening customer relationships, enhancing our competitive edge, and expanding market share.

 

If you’re ready to make an immediate impact and grow your career, apply today and join a team that values expertise and excellence. #SupplyYourFuture

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive quotes for commercial projects across plumbing, HVAC, and fluid handling product categories.
• Track revisions and update quotes accordingly, ensuring stakeholders are informed of changes.
• Analyze project specifications and technical requirements to ensure accurate takeoffs and pricing.
• Manage time-sensitive quoting priorities to meet bid deadlines and maximize project success.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, branch operations, and vendor partners to optimize quotes and project timelines.
• Maintain strong knowledge of industry standards, product innovations, and technical trends to provide exceptional customer support.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quotation accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in quoting or estimating within plumbing/PVF, HVAC or Fluid Handling.
• Strong technical aptitude and advanced industry experience.
• Ability to analyze complex project specifications and develop comprehensive quotes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, quoting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with contractors, engineers, internal staff, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering solutions that balance competitiveness and profitability.

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

 

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.

 

With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.

 

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.