We know what it means to put the customer first—our business is built upon a tradition of exceptional, individualized customer service. Our employees experience the excitement and satisfaction that comes from working for a successful, expanding company where every team member makes a difference and where initiative and hard work are valued and rewarded. We are confident that if you choose to work at ROBINSON, you will be taking your first steps towards a challenging, profitable, and satisfying career.

The Commercial Quotations Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the preparation of accurate, timely, and competitive commercial quotations in response to customer inquiries, tenders, and bids. This role ensures alignment with company pricing strategies, cost structures, and client requirements, while working closely with ROBINSON teams and branches to continue to drive business growth and profitability.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end quotation process for commercial projects, including scope review, pricing strategy, terms negotiation, and final proposal submission.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary input and validate proposal components.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and competitor pricing to enhance quoting strategies.
• Monitor and track quotation activities, win/loss ratios, and lead times to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain a centralized quotation database and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all quotation-related matters.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of quotation

About You:

• At least 5+ years of a senior professional in commercial or quotation-related roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of pricing strategies, cost modeling, and commercial terms.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and quotation management tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management abilities.

ROBINSON values your experience and recognizes the contributions you make to the success of our business. Your starting pay will be based on the skills and experience you bring to the role, with opportunities to earn more as you grow and develop with us. Your salary will be supplemented with monthly bonus opportunities, annual profit share, wellness days, RRSP program and a generous benefits package.

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Family-owned ROBINSON is a leading Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products. Today, the company serves customers in the construction industry and retail home improvement markets through a network of 34 distribution warehouses and showrooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. ROBINSON’s reputation as a growing company with a customer-service oriented culture continues to attract and retain top quality people and has earned it Platinum status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies. ROBINSON is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We strive to foster an environment that values our differences and believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

ROBINSON will provide accommodation for candidates with disabilities throughout our interview and selection process.

Thank you to all interested candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.