Sales Support Coordinator

LightForm Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design firm is seeking a passionate Sales Support Coordinator to join their Calgary showroom. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with design professionals and retail clients, helping them light and furnish their projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in retail sales, a keen eye for design, and exceptional communication skills. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, assisting the sales team and ensuring a welcoming showroom experience. This position also provides opportunities for career advancement within the design industry, supported by a dedicated team of professionals.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in retail sales relevant to design industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales team in selecting products for clients.
• Communicate product features and benefits effectively.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Design Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary Degree/Certificate in Interior Architecture/Design

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contact Management Software

Job description

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Are you passionate about design? Does the thought of being part of exciting design projects excite you? Eager to launch a challenging yet rewarding career in the design industry? If so, we have a brilliant career opportunity for you as a Sales Support Coordinator, in our spectacular Calgary showroom.

This full-time position will provide you with the opportunity to leverage your design and/or lighting and furniture background as you work with Vancouver’s design professionals and our retail clientele, helping them light and furnish their residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. As a natural people-person, you will develop and maintain strong working relationships with showroom visitors as you help the sales team realize their vision for a space.

Your typical day will see you:

• Welcoming showroom visitors and learning about the reason behind their visit
• Assisting the sales team as they help clients select and review products best suited to their project needs
• Communicating product features and benefits in an engaging manner
• Developing clear and effective written proposals and quotations
• Connecting and following-up with customers through email, telephone, and in-person interactions
• Providing our Customer Service team with necessary information to resolve any product or delivery issues
• Ensuring showroom appearance is maintained by upholding merchandising, cleanliness, and organizational standards
• Participating in Product Knowledge sessions with our vendors
• Shipping and receiving showroom deliveries
• Participating in showroom events as needed

You will succeed in this role if you:

• Are a natural people person and love working with people
• Have a keen eye for design and feel comfortable advising people
• Are a fast learner and do your homework about the products you’re selling
• Are organized, punctual, reliable, and take pride in your work
• Are a positive team player and love a challenge
• Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, and competitive activities
• Participate whenever possible in industry events and activities, educational opportunities
• A desire to grow into a full time sales person

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

• Two years minimum experience in retail sales relevant to the design industry e.g. lighting, furniture, accessories
• A post-secondary degree/certificate in Interior Architecture/Design and/or Lighting Design is preferred but not required
• Practical work experience and an ability to demonstrate a high level of lighting and furniture industry knowledge is also acceptable
• Aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to assess and work with complex data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software

You will be supported by our Regional Sales Manager, our Marketing Team, and our Accounting and Operations Teams.

If you’re serious about a career in the design industry, you’ll find that LightForm offers a rare opportunity for career advancement while working with experienced design professionals to create beautiful spaces.

A full benefits package is offered to all full-time employees. Compensation is based on experience.

About LightForm

LightForm is a team of design-driven sales and support staff who help Canada's interior design and architecture professionals light their residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. We are the Canadian partner for more than 75 top modern lighting and furniture manufacturers from Europe and North America, and our clients include some of the country’s most innovative and exciting design and architecture firms. Our showrooms in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary showcase some of the most unique, exclusive, and iconic collections of modern architectural and decorative lighting from around the world and serve as an exciting event space for designer visits, parties, and educational sessions.

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Design Services

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