Lighting Specialist

Stanion Wholesale Electric Co.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale electric supplier in Mississauga is seeking a Lighting Specialist to prepare quotes, negotiate with vendors, and provide sales and service to customers. The role involves meticulous attention to detail, requiring strong communication and math skills. Additionally, candidates must be adaptable and willing to attend product training seminars to stay informed on new innovations. This position offers paid time off and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

Group Life and AD&D

Short-Term / Long-Term Disability

401(K) and 401(K) Roth

Educational Programs—Opportunity for advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Referral Program

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy are required.
• Strong math skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes for customers and negotiate with vendors.
• Research product information and manage orders.
• Stay updated on new innovations by attending training seminars.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Understanding of unit pricing

Job description

Lighting Specialist
Stanion Wholesale Electric Co., Inc.
Kansas City, KS—199
Full Time

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Group Life and AD&D
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) and 401(K) Roth
• Educational Programs—Opportunity for advancement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount

Position Summary

Responsible for the preparation of quotes for customers and negotiations with vendors to reach competitive results that will promote product sales. Also responsible for sales and service to customers both in person and via telephone.

Responsibilities

• Prepares takeoffs on fixture schedules for jobs. Research product information from competitors and negotiate with the vendors. Submits quotes to customers as requested. Creates submittal documents for the customer for projects awarded through the standard bid process. Make comparisons to past sales and competition to establish the gross profit percentage necessary to finalize the sale. Places orders when the jobs are released.
• Checks status of orders and assures prompt delivery times. Works with branch manager and salesperson to follow up on every project that is quoted.
• The position must keep current on new innovations to provide the customer base with the best product selection available. Attending manufacturer’s training seminars is a requirement for this position and should be expected as part of time management associated with this position.
• Attends training sessions and department meetings as required.

Skills/Physical Demands/Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Requires attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and strong math skills. Understands the concept of unit pricing.
• Driver’s license that meets job requirements and a motor vehicle driving record that satisfies the requirements of our casualty and liability insurance program. For the state of KS Class-C, MO Class-E & OK Class-D.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and 25 pounds on a frequent basis.