Lighting Sales Consultant - Charleston

This high end, well known lighting company in Charleston is currently expanding their inside sales force to keep pace with their growing business. The right candidate will be passionate about providing a consultative sales approach in working with clients, to find the right lighting solutions for their needs or projects. Ideally, we are seeking someone with lighting sales experience however, sales experience in building trades or design will also be considered. Superb interpersonal and organizational skills will also be key for this customer-centric role. Salary + Commisson!

salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 9 AM - 6 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Lighting Sales Consultant consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing a consultative sales approach with retail customers and high end residential clients as well as business partners (design trade, contractors, and architects)
• Developing and maintaining solid relationships with all business partners, internal/external customers, and vendors
• Quote/Proposal & Sales Order preparation, and follow up to include:
• Obtaining pricing
• Seeking alternatives for value engineering options
• Negotiations with the customer
• Closing the initial sale
• Managing/incorporating/tracking changes throughout the project
• Project management to include:
• Coordinating w/factory and vendors on initial order placement and changes
• Providing continual & timely, project-related communication to customers, business partners, and internal departments to ensure project timelines are met
• Coordinating delivery times and requirements with contractors and installers
• Coordinating internal company activities in the fulfillment of the project goals
• Participating in project meetings and project site meetings, where applicable
• Post Sales Activity to include
• Investigating and resolving customer issues
• Managing warranty issues
• Coordinating returns, replacement, or repair of defective materials
• Other duties, as assigned
  

The Essential Functions Of This Role Include

• working weekends
  
  

Skills

• Sales (2 years of experience is required)
• Retail Sales
• Sales Incentives
• Customer Service (2 years of experience is required)
• Project Management (2 years of experience is required)
• Consulting (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Outside Sales
• CUSTOMER ORDERS/SALES
  
  

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced
  
  

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.