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Lighting Sales Representative (Outside Sales)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Description:
Lighting Sales Representative (Outside Sales) Quick Summary of our Exciting Opportunity: What We Do: At Southern Lighting Gallery, we don't just hire lighting sales people. We collect Luminaries - brilliant designers, consultants, technical geeks and project managers with the expertise and passion to shape a curated experience for our client, unlike any other. We dig deep to understand our clients' goals and desires, collaborate closely to explore the possibilities, and search wide to find just the right lighting solutions for our clients' projects and environment. We also guide the process - planning, photometrics, field visits, CAD drawings, installation instructions - to take our clients' vision from concept to reality, on time and on budget. What We Are Looking For: Southern Lighting Gallery is currently expanding our sales force to keep pace with our growing business. The right candidate will be passionate about providing a consultative sales approach in working with residential clients, custom builders, developers, general contractors, and electricians, to find the right lighting solutions for their projects and needs. Ideally, we are seeking someone with lighting sales experience and a strong background in consultative sales experience with the client base described above. Previous experience visiting customer locations and construction jobsites will be helpful, as well as superb interpersonal and organizational skills. Some of the responsibilities include quoting of lighting specs, seeking alternative value engineering options, and acting as the key conduit between large customer project orders, from initial order placement, coordination with the factory or vendors, through to delivery and project completion. Who We are: Southern Lighting Gallery and Charleston Lighting and Interiors (collectively "SLG", and a member of the Saylite organization) are premium providers of indoor and outdoor residential lighting fixtures, specializing as a one-stop shop for all residential lighting, ceiling fans, and decorative accessory needs. SLG is known for its customer-centric service approach, a vast array of industry-leading product offerings, and the ability to provide beginning to end service, including custom design work-ups, paired with post-installation maintenance service. Why Join the Team? Enjoy the opportunity to be a key facilitator in bringing the lighting experience to our customers and partners, and have a true impact on the business. SLG offers a competitive compensation package (base + commission), a range of healthcare benefits, company sponsored life insurance, PTO, and supplemental benefit offerings. Sound Interesting? For a full list of responsibilities, and the desired skills & attributes, please read the full job description below to see if there's a match between your career objectives/experience and our exciting role. ____________________________________________________________________________ Job Description: Section I. General Overview & Reporting: The Lighting Sales Rep provides a consultative sales role in working with commercial electrical and general contractors to provide lighting solutions for their projects. This position requires quoting of lighting specs, seeking alternative value engineering options, and acting as the key conduit between large customer project orders, from initial order placement, coordination with the factory or vendors, through to delivery and project completion. This position reports to General Manager of the showroom/store. Section II. Duties & Areas of Responsibility: The primary duties of the Lighting Sales Rep consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Providing a consultative sales approach with business partners (primarily electrical contractors or general contractors) in providing lighting solutions for their commercial/ industrial projects Developing and maintaining solid relationships with all business partners, internal/external customers, and vendors Quote/Proposal preparation, and follow up to include: Obtaining requirements Working alternatives or value engineering options, when required Negotiations with the customer Closing the initial sale Project management to include: Coordinating w/internal and external stakeholders on initial order placement Coordinating internal company activities in the fulfillment of the project goals Participating in internal project meetings and project site meetings, where applicable Providing continual & timely, project-related communication to customers, business partners, and internal departments to ensure project timelines are met Maintaining close contact with the customer to proactively address issues or changes in scope Proactively determine site readiness for deliveries, and confirm delivery with builder Post Sales Activity to include Investigating and resolving customer issues Assisting w/warranty issues Coordinating returns, replacement, or repair of defective materials General Sales & Showroom Activities Provide backup to inside sales (showroom), on periodic basis Attend Home shows, develop direct mail and email lists, etc. Interact with industry professionals and develop network of clients & contacts Proactively stay abreast of industry trends, vendors, the local market & products Other duties, as assigned Section III: Necessary Skills and Attributes: 3+ years experience in consultative sales with clients that include custom builders, developers, general contractors, electricians, and residential clients or closely related construction building materials industries Previous lighting product sales experience, preferred Experience with visiting customer locations, construction jobsites and following required safety protocols Proven experience working with commercial/residential business partners Excellent self motivation and initiative Outstanding customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong time management, planning and organizational skills Ability to assess and prioritize (with flexibility to change course as needed) Excellent interpersonal, and collaborative skills Proven problem resolution and decision-making skills Professional demeanor and appearance Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel) Ability to learn products, solutions & processes quickly ERP experience helpful (TagNTrack exp a plus) Ability to work well both independently, and in team settings Professional personal vehicle for jobsite visits (expenses to be reimbursed) Ability to work 5-day work week (some Saturdays) Section IV: Physical Requirements: Ability to drive a vehicle safely Visual acuity required to read computer screens, written documents, inspect materials, products, drive, etc. Ability to speak and hear on the phone Must be able to work sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, and in squatting position Manual dexterity required for computer work, to handle materials, supplies, etc. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted Ability to visit construction jobsites (non-climate controlled sites, climbing, etc.) Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature & levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, & skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment & are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Saylite
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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