Contractor Sales Representative - Princeton NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Training on products

Job summary

CherryBekaertAdvisoryLLC in Princeton, NJ is seeking a hands-on Counter & General Contractor Sales Account Executive to support contractors, electricians, builders, and retail customers with lighting and electrical product needs.

If you have construction experience, strong customer service, and enjoy working in a fast-paced wholesale environment, this role offers competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction professional with experience in general contracting, construction materials, electrical products, or wholesale sales.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist walk-in customers, contractors, electricians, and builders with product selection and purchasing.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations for lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• 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.

Skills

General Contractor

Construction Professional

Electrician

Building Materials Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Computer Proficiency

Driver's License

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

• Princeton, 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

Join Our Team and Help Light the Way!

Are you a hands-on construction professional who enjoys working with people as much as projects, but wants a steady income? Do you have experience in general contracting, construction materials, electrical products, or customer service in wholesale sales? If so, we want to talk to you!

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]