Contractor Sales Representative

Contractor Sales Representative – Job Type: Full-time: In Person, San Francisco / Bay Area Territory

We are seeking a Contractor Sales Representative responsible for maintaining customer relations, construction project schedules, project status reports and customer files.

In addition, the candidate will maintain and refresh customer databases, interact with sales and purchasing to ensure timely project completion and execution.

Company Description

Lighting Systems provides lighting specification, quotation, and design assistance for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The company represents innovative manufacturers and has served the architectural, engineering, lighting, and construction industries in Northern California and Northern Nevada since 1967. Lighting Systems is based in Berkeley, CA, with additional offices in Roseville, CA, and Reno, NV. Team members collaborate with a broad range of professionals to deliver tailored lighting solutions across diverse project types.

Role Description

This position for Contractor Sales Rep entails providing deliverables on design/build projects to our electrical contractors and distributors. The candidate will have strong communication and multitasking skills. Ability to stay organized is imperative for meeting deadlines.

Candidate will need a strong background in lighting product and current technologies as to have the ability to select product for the application submitted. They will also develop and cultivate relationships with our electrical contractors and distributors partners.

Applicant should be familiar with the construction process; specifically: lighting submittal packages, basic order procedure, understanding electrical plans, as well as a strong emphasis in lighting quotations.

Duties and Responsibilities

·      Work closely with contractor and specification sales teams

·      Provide project quotations

·      Ensure successful completion of customer projects

·      Perform accurate project information from plans or blueprints

·      Review specifications and material requirements with customers along with key vendors for joint collaboration

·      Handle multiple customer inquiries and resolve customer issues promptly

·      Good team player

·      Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadline

Qualifications & Skills Required

·      5+ years experience in the lighting industry

·      Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook

·      Extensive lighting product knowledge and customer service oriented

·      Adobe or BlueBeam experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Salary: Range

Lighting Systems offer competitive salaries and benefits package as well as a friendly, nurturing, and supportive work environment. If you are interested in exploring a career within Lighting Systems and collaborate with our team members, clients, and the communities where we work, please send your resume to [email protected].