Showroom Lead

LightForm Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-driven company specializing in lighting and furniture seeks a Showroom Lead in Edmonton. This full-time role involves leading a sales team, maintaining showroom standards, and building relationships with clients and designers. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the design industry and a post-secondary degree. This role provides competitive compensation, including base salary plus commission, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus commission

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in sales and/or management within the design industry.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the showroom sales team.
• Maintain showroom organization and presentation.
• Build strong relationships with designers and clients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales performance

Interpersonal skills

Design sensibility

Education

Post-secondary degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Sketch-Up

Canva

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you passionate about design and lighting? Do you thrive in a client-facing leadership role and enjoy bringing beautiful spaces to life? LightForm is seeking an experienced and motivated Showroom Lead to lead our newly renovated Edmonton showroom.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to leverage your design, lighting, or furniture background while working closely with Edmonton’s design community and retail clientele. As a natural leader with strong interpersonal skills, you will oversee showroom operations, guide a sales support team, and drive sales performance while maintaining an inspiring, design-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

As Showroom Lead, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring the showroom sales team to achieve sales targets
• Strategy and procurement of inventory, and creating tasteful and engaging lighting and furniture displays
• Maintaining high standards for showroom organization, cleanliness, and overall presentation
• Welcoming showroom visitors and understanding the intent and scope of their projects
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with residential and commercial interior designers
• Presenting product features and benefits clearly and confidently, guiding clients in selecting products best suited to their functional, aesthetic, and budgetary needs
• Preparing clear, accurate, and professional visual proposals and quotations
• Following up with clients via email, phone, and in-person interactions
• Coordinating with the Customer Service team to resolve product, delivery, or order-related issues
• Participating in vendor-led product knowledge and training sessions
• Organizing and supporting showroom events, launches, and educational presentations
• Staying informed on product applications, technical services, and competitive market activity

What You Bring

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and have prior management experience
• Are stylish, personable, confident, and genuinely enjoy working with people
• Have a strong eye for design and feel comfortable advising clients and designers
• Are curious, proactive, and committed to ongoing product learningAre organized, reliable, and take pride in your work and environment
• Are hands‑on and comfortable assisting with physical showroom upkeep and installations when needed
• Thrive in a team environment and enjoy taking on new challenges
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales targets
• Actively participate in industry events, trade shows, and professional development opportunities

Skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in sales and/or management within the design industry (lighting, furniture, interior design or related fields). Sr. Interior Designer preferred
• A post‑secondary degree or certificate in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Lighting Design, or Business Administration or equivalent practical industry experience with demonstrated product knowledge
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to propose effective solutions for clients
• High attention to detail and comfort working with complex information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and CRM/contact management tools, Sketch‑Up, Canva, AutoCAD

Support, Compensation & Growth

You will be supported by our Vice President of Sales, National Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager, as well as our Marketing and Accounting teams. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening events, trade shows, or industry functions may impact regular hours.

LightForm offers a competitive compensation structure including base salary plus commission, commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees.

If you are serious about building a long‑term career in the design industry, LightForm offers a rare opportunity for advancement while collaborating with some of Canada’s most respected design professionals.

About LightForm

LightForm is a design‑driven team of sales and support professionals serving Canada’s leading interior design and architecture firms. We represent over 200 premier lighting and furniture manufacturers from Europe and North America, supporting residential, commercial, and hospitality projects nationwide.

With showrooms in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary, LightForm showcases some of the world’s most iconic architectural and decorative lighting collections while serving as dynamic spaces for events, education, and community engagement.