Project Engineer, Sales Engineer

Position Overview

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Rexel USA team in Anaheim, CA! In this role, you will establish relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing positions for bids, review bid packages, and formulate project quotations while leveraging your product knowledge. This position plays a key role in ensuring competitive bids and fostering strong vendor and customer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects
• Review bid packages including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation
• Collaborate with Outside Sales or branch teams to strategize proposal approaches
• Format customer requests into standardized spreadsheets for bid review
• Issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors, communicate deadlines and project details, and compile bid tabulations
• Prepare and submit final proposals with all required documentation
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and offer substitute products where appropriate
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training sessions to maintain and enhance product knowledge
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with customers and suppliers
• Utilize digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED - Required
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PDF editing tools (e.g., Blue Beam or Adobe)

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree and related experience
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or an adjacent industry
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit, with a self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to business