Sales Representative, GTA (Lighting)

Viscor; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Salesperson to expand its market reach in the Greater Toronto Area. This role involves building strong relationships with clients, delivering impactful presentations, and driving sales growth through effective strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the lighting industry, particularly with LED products, and possess outstanding communication and negotiation skills. Join a supportive team that values growth and offers opportunities for advancement in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the lighting industry, especially LED.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with accounts.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals.
• Report sales activities to the Regional Sales Manager.

Skills

Sales experience in lighting industry

LED lighting knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Salesforce CRM knowledge

Organizational skills

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Head quartered in Toronto, Canada, Leviton Lighting Canada, a business unit of Leviton Manufacturing has been operating in Canada for over 70 years. Our business is growing and we are searching for a talented individual to join our team of sales, lighting and manufacturing specialists. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive salary, complete with benefits and opportunities for advancement whenever possible.

Leviton Lighting Canada is a manufacturer of industry-leading luminaires for both the United States and Canada. Leading brands include Visioneering, Certolux, Birchwood, ConTech and Intense brands. We manufacture a complete line of energy efficient and IoT ready lighting solutions for industrial, commercial, medical, institutional and architectural applications to name a few. The role will lead a team of industry leading Lighting agents under their responsibility.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are looking to add a strategic, focused and results oriented individual to assume an sales position for the Greater Toronto Area. The ideal candidate will focus their efforts on growth by expanding Leviton Lighting Canada market reach and channels within the Greater Toronto Area.

The ideal candidate will have previous proven lighting experience with specific knowledge of the LED landscape. The candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate objectives and make presentations to a multitude of audience types including Specification, Engineering, Agents, Contractors and Distributors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential accounts
• Identify sales prospects and call on both new and existing accounts to increase Leviton Lighting Canada’s sales and brand awareness
• Follow up on new leads and referrals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
• Develop the technical expertise necessary to sell Leviton Lighting Canada’s products
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Service customers in an industry leading fashion
• Coordinate with inside sales staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
• Develop and implement special sales activities.
• Report activities of the sales territory to the Regional Sales Manager
• Participate in sales meetings and marketing events such as seminars and trade shows.
• Visibility requires maintaining and providing a positive and professional company image.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of the overall sales business plan
• All other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Sales experience within the lighting industry - with emphasis on LED lighting sales
• Good working knowledge of lighting controls and LED lighting
• Experience with healthcare, institutional and correctional facility lighting would be an asset
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills as well as negotiation skills
• Proven track record of high sales performance, including meeting/exceeding sales targets, or very recognizable sales skills with potential to enhance
• High level of comfort in communicating with every level of an organization from top level executives to field personnel
• Ability and desire to learn technically complex products, demonstrated by prior success
• Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy & respect
• Ability to be strategic and organized in achieving goals and targets.
• Computer Proficiency and Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) & Salesforce (CRM)
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Valid driver’s license & vehicle, and insurance

Interested applicants may send their resume to [e-mail].

We will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities during the recruitment process. If a selected applicant requests an accommodation, we will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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