Sales Manager - Lighting Solutions

Ashdown Group; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Lighting Sales Manager to spearhead growth in the lighting controls market. This role offers the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, drive sales, and manage customer relationships across the UK. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy the flexibility of home and office work while traveling nationwide to foster business growth. Join a supportive team in a thriving industry where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you have a passion for lighting solutions and a proven sales track record, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Nationwide travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in lighting control systems sales is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by identifying new customers in the lighting controls sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales Growth

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Self-Motivation

Education

Experience in Lighting Control Systems Sales

Technical Knowledge in Lighting Controls

Tools

CRM Platforms

DALI/DALI2 Lighting Networks

Job description

Lighting Sales Manager
Location: Home/Office Hybrid – South East of England

Are you a driven and customer-focused sales professional with a background in lighting solutions or lighting control systems? Do you have a proven track record of growing sales and building strong relationships with clients? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role
We are looking for a Lighting Controls Sales Manager to join a leading lighting solutions vendor. This is a national role requiring travel across the UK, with a focus on engaging with lighting manufacturers, electrical contractors, and other key stakeholders. You’ll play a vital role in identifying new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, quoting projects accurately, and ensuring seamless handovers to our projects team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by identifying and developing new customers within the lighting controls sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and key industry stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotes for lighting control projects.
• Actively participate in marketing activities to raise the profile of the business within the lighting industry.
• Maintain up-to-date records of opportunities and customer interactions using CRM systems.
• Present and communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handovers and successful execution.
• Provide project updates and maintain excellent customer service throughout.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in lighting control systems sales is essential.
• Familiarity with DALI/DALI2 lighting networks is highly desirable.
• Proven sales background with a history of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with key decision-makers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM platforms.
• Professional and well-presented, with a proactive and organised approach to managing tasks.
• Technical knowledge or an engineering background related to lighting controls is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel nationwide, with occasional overnight stays required.

What’s on Offer

• A hybrid working model, combining home and office-based working.
• Nationwide travel opportunities with all expenses covered.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to join a supportive and professional team in a growing industry.

If you’re based in the South East of England and have a background in lighting solutions sales we’d love to hear from you.