Lighting Sales Specialist

: Lighting Sales Specialist About You Looking For a Career, Not a Job? If you have a passion for people and a flair for design, this is the career opportunity you have been waiting for. If you are a polished professional who is self-motivated and detail oriented, we will provide the tools and training you need to achieve outstanding success. If you're the type of person who desires compensation based on results, your financial security is assured by being assertive, creative, and by building your client base. About the Position Lighting Sales Specialist This position requires an individual to interact with customers and assist them in making product choices according to their individual needs. Whether the interaction occurs in our showroom, in the customer's home, or in the field, the objective is always to provide both design and lighting support that will make the customers buying decision easier. In order to be successful the candidate must also be willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training in order to become a certified American Lighting Association Specialist. It is also expected that the individual be a self-starter, personally well organized, and willing to create new business as well as to provide outstanding customer service and follow-up. Although not an all-inclusive list, the following are some of duties and expectations for this position:

• Greeting customers on the sales floor and determining their wants and needs
• Selling lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, furniture and related home décor products
• Keeping up-to-date on the wide selection of products & technologies we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Writing sales orders
• Helping work through and following up on all orders
• Building client relationships
• Receiving and processing payments
• Using database to research availability of merchandise and to process orders. Following up in a timely and professional manner with customers on all requests or concerns
• Answering questions from and providing information to customers about our products
• Assisting customers with product choices - explaining features, benefits and options
• Helping customers with design inquiries and concepts
• Performing ongoing client/prospect marketing to generate new and repeat business

About Us: House of Lights has long been regarded as the premier lighting showroom in Melbourne and surrounding communities. Locally owned and operated for over 60 years, we are known for our superior customer service, and professional staff. Our company offers the very best selection of lighting and ceiling fan products, in a modern showroom, with only the most qualified sales professionals. We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast-paced retail environment becoming a valued member of our team. We offer the following opportunities and benefits:

• Generous Base Salary
• An Aggressive Commission / Bonus Structure Based on Performance
• Generous Benefits Package & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacations
• Employee discounts

Qualifications: The skills and abilities we're seeking include:

• A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design
• A proven sales professional
• Lighting and/or home décor experience would be a plus
• Willing and able to participate in training and ongoing product education
• Access to reliable transportation
• Open and flexible work availability
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs willingness to learn our operating systems
• Retail sales experience is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• College degree is a plus
• Professionalism, to include: dependability, accountability, and punctuality
• Self-motivated and internally driven to excel in building a career
• Time management skills for managing multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines and deliverables

How to Apply: Please provide the following:

• An up-to-date resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
• Salary history and/or requirements

We kindly ask for no emails or phone calls as a means to further your application process. These efforts will not enhance your opportunity for consideration, and we are not equipped to respond to these requests. We thank you kindly in advance for your adherence to this request. Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by phone for the next step in our hiring process. Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us. House of Lights is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person