Quotation & Sales Support Specialist - Hybrid

About usNassau Cable is a trusted distributor of industrial and commercial wire and cable, offering quality and the best price. We have over 60 years in the industry, and we're expanding our team.
About the roleYou’ll be the direct assistant to our Sales Lead. You’ll prepare accurate quotes, negotiate with vendors, and keep every open opportunity moving forward. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership role for someone proactive, persistent, and not afraid of a “no.”
DetailsSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8AM to 6PM ESTLocation: Hybrid (Medellín, Colombia). Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our office on Avenida El PobladoEnglish resume is a mustBase salary: $1000 USD/month (not negotiable)
Contract & compensation termsContract type: Prestación de servicios (independent contractor agreement). We do NOT cover health insurance (salud), pension, severance (cesantías), or service bonuses (primas).Colombian holidays are working days. Only US holidays are OFF and paid.After completing the 6-month trial period: 9 paid vacation days per year, increasing by 1.5 days each year. And, to support your own health and pension contributions, you receive a monthly bonus of USD $80
Condiciones del contratoContrato por prestación de servicios. No es negociable.NO cubrimos salud, pensión, cesantías ni primas.Los festivos colombianos se trabajan. Los festivos de USA no se trabajan.Al cumplir los 6 meses del periodo de prueba, tienes 9 días de vacaciones pagadas al año, que aumentan 1,5 días cada año. Recibirás también un bono mensual de USD $80 como apoyo para el pago de tu salud y pensión.
ResponsibilitiesQuoting & negotiationReview customer inquiries and determine the right products and pricing for each quotation.Prepare and submit accurate quotes on time, modifying them as needed.Conduct cost analysis and negotiate pricing, lead times, and special requests with vendors.Maintain accurate records of all quotations and related activities.Vendor chasingSend RFQs to vendors and follow up on prices, lead times, and special requests.Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.Gather information from other departments (sales, shipping) as needed.Quote follow-upContact every open quote on a fixed rhythm.Flag quotes ready to close and pass them to the Sales Lead.Respond to customer inquiries and provide additional information.Customer managementHandle lower-tier customers, such as government bidders, from inquiry to quote.Follow up with the contacts and leads assigned by the Sales Lead.Support to the Sales LeadExecute follow-ups and ad hoc tasks as directed.Provide feedback on customer needs, pricing, and market trends.Stay up to date on industry trends and changes to pricing or product offerings.Soon: research and build targeted customer lists in priority markets (Australia, New Zealand, Guyana-Suriname, and LATAM).
RequirementsExperience in quoting, purchasing, procurement, sales support, or supply chain.Strong analytical and numerical skills, with knowledge of pricing strategies and cost analysis.Excellent written and spoken English, plus strong communication skills.Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.Ambitious, persistent, and thick-skinned: comfortable with rejection and with chasing vendors and clients repeatedly.Able to work independently while taking direction from a single manager.Comfortable in a high-pressure environment where priorities change constantly.Familiarity with financial and project management principles.Nice to have: lead research or prospecting experience; familiarity with government or public bidding.