Lighting Specialist - Contractor Sales

Kent Building Supplies; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, is looking for a knowledgeable Lighting Specialist. This role involves working closely with contractors to understand their lighting needs and providing expert recommendations. Responsibilities include driving sales, preparing lighting designs, and maintaining high customer service standards. Candidates should have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Experience in interior design and knowledge of the construction process are assets.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales and customer service.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in interior design is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of construction process is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in French/English considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through proactive customer engagement.
• Identify and clarify customer needs for project solutions.
• Expand sales by developing new contractor relationships.
• Prepare lighting designs for various projects.
• Lead customer interactions confidently.
• Stay current on new products and market conditions.
• Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism.
• Resolve customer challenges effectively.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Sales background

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Organization

Interior design experience

Construction knowledge

Bilingual (French/English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Lighting Specialists work closely with contractors to fully understand their projects' lighting needs. As knowledgeable sales professionals, they provide expert recommendations and solutions that help customers achieve successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through proactive customer engagement, suggestive selling, and strong product knowledge.
• Identify, clarify, and understand customer needs to guide them toward the best product and project solutions.
• Expand sales by developing new contractor relationships and strengthening existing accounts.
• Prepare lighting designs for residential, custom, and commercial projects.
• Take initiative and confidently lead customer interactions from start to finish.
• Stay current on new products, industry trends, and market conditions.
• Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly, effectively, and with a solutions-focused approach.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales and customer service.
• A proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in interior design is considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new software tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of construction process is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in French/English considered an asset.