Western Office | Ancillary Pricing Specialist

Ancillary Pricing Specialist

Los Angeles

Who we are

We are a high-end office furniture dealership serving corporate clients across multiple industries for over 100 years. As a member of Knoll's prestigious President's Circle, representing the top 20 Knoll Dealers in North America, Western has partnered with Knoll, on a national level, for over 31 years.

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Western provides excellent career opportunities and growth. Western Office believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates has been critical to our success, and we continue to seek, recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you are personally committed to "being the best" at what you do, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a full-time Ancillary Pricing Specialist to join our team.

Partners with Business Developers and Project Managers to provide pricing of non- MillerKnoll ancillary commercial furniture for projects, proposals and bids. Liaison with manufactures/ vendors to develop relationships and manage day to day relationships with vendor representatives.

The position provides the opportunity to learn about several aspects of our business.

What we offer

Base salary based on experience and skill level
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance after eligibility period
Paid public holidays and vacation
Non-contributory 401k
Voluntary group insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical & Dependent Care

Position Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Prepare ancillary pricing specifications in CAP
Work with manufactures to obtain quotes that include pricing, discounts, lead times, and freight cost
Verify manufacture/ vendor quotes to what is being specified and address any discrepancies
Assist in the development of proposal/bid responses for ancillary furniture including gathering images, warranty, and any additional information requested if time allows
Count quantities on plan and add any discrepancies between plan and spec sheets
Organize and save all back-up information in jobfile for future reference
Create a list of exceptions and clarifications regarding product specifications that cannot be met exactly as written and specifications that differ from plan
Manage Vendor rep contact information, discounts, and freight terms
Maintain ancillary product knowledge

Secondary Responsibilities:

Product selection and specification development for ancillary (non-MillerKnoll) furniture (excluding systems/ workstations, or complex conference tables)
Schedule vendor presentations and mobile showroom tours
Provide alternatives to client needs such as lower cost options, quick-ship, etc.
Update and manage internal resources such as pricelist, warranty, and quick-ship programs
Work with marketing team to create look book inspiration ideas for business developers
Create and manage a system that stores all ancillary research for future reference
Visit local showrooms to become more familiar with product, meet local manufacture reps, and compare product quality
Other special projects based on a specific scope of work

Position Requirements

Education: 4-year degree required
Experience: minimum of 2 years of business experience
Knowledge of Cap 20/20 a plus
Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills
Well-spoken and presents well as a representative of the company's professional brand
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
Must be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Efficient and accurate
Detail oriented and conscientious

Showroom

Los Angeles

515 S. Figueroa St.

Suite 101

Los Angeles, CA 90071

323.271.1800

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