Contractor Sales Representative - Clinton, NJ

HRB; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Training on products

Job summary

CherryBekaertAdvisoryLLC is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative in Clinton, NJ. The role focuses on serving contractors, electricians, builders, and retail customers with lighting and electrical products.

Applicants should bring construction knowledge and strong sales abilities. This full-time position offers competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales to contractors, electricians, builders or retail customers.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency with order entry and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist walk-in customers, contractors, electricians, and builders with product selection and purchasing.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations for lighting solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Generate estimates, quotes, and sales orders accurately.
• Coordinate product availability, deliveries, and special-order items.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and repeat customers.
• Troubleshoot product questions and offer alternative solutions when needed.
• Maintain showroom and counter displays to showcase current lighting products.
• Support warehouse operations including inventory management and product organization.
• Collaborate with outside sales and purchasing teams to ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Computer basics

Driver's license

Job description

Contractor Sales Representative - Clinton, NJ

• Clinton, NJ

DO YOU KNOW THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE? HAVE EXPERIEINCE WITH LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY?

Turn your experience into a rewarding Sales Career!

General Contractor & Counter Sales Account Rep Needed for a Wholesale Lighting Supply Warehouse in Princeton, NJ or Clinton, NJ

We are a fast-paced, growing wholesale lighting and electrical supply warehouse seeking a Counter & General Contractor Sales Account Executive to support contractors, electricians, builders, and retail customers with their lighting and electrical product needs.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your construction knowledge with customer-facing sales expertise in a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist walk-in customers, contractors, electricians, and builders with product selection and purchasing.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations for commercial, industrial, and residential lighting solutions.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Generate estimates, quotes, and sales orders accurately.
• Coordinate product availability, deliveries, and special-order items.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and repeat customers.
• Troubleshoot product questions and identify alternative solutions when needed.
• Maintain showroom and counter displays to showcase current lighting products.
• Support warehouse operations including inventory management and product organization.
• Collaborate with outside sales and purchasing teams to ensure exceptional customer service.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a General Contractor, Construction Professional, Electrician, Electrical Apprentice, Building Materials Sales Representative, or similar role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency with order entry and inventory systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of lighting, electrical, construction, or building materials products.
• Experience with estimating, blueprint reading, or project coordination.
• Wholesale distribution or contractor sales experience.
• Familiarity with inventory management and point-of-sale systems.

The Ideal Candidate

• A problem solver who enjoys helping customers find the right solution.
• Comfortable talking with contractors, builders, electricians, and homeowners.
• Organized, dependable, and detail oriented.
• Motivated by building relationships and growing sales.
• Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump in wherever needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; salary range from 68K to 80K commensurate with experience
• Health, and Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable, growing company with a strong team culture
• Training on industry-leading lighting and electrical products

Ready to Build Your Future With Us?

If you have construction sales experience, enjoy helping customers, and want to be part of a company that keeps homes, businesses, and job sites illuminated, we'd love to hear from you.

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Suzanne Knowles

Search Director

CherryBekaertAdvisoryLLC

P: 484-465-1202

E: [e-mail]