Lighting and Project Specialist

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Teladoc

Parental Leave

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Lighting and Project Specialist to lead the lighting part of the project team. You will manage inbound requests, prepare complete bid packages, and coordinate with customers and vendors.

The role includes paid training, growth opportunities, and travel for events and visits to job sites as needed. Reports to the General Manager and is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent education.
• Efficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to commute to and work in person at our location.
• Ability to multi-task and have outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming customer requests for lighting, sales, ordering, and project status.
• Generate and read reports to identify material status and estimated ship, receipt, and release dates and convey the information efficiently.
• Request quotations from lighting partners, read and match specifications to jobs, presenting bids to electrical contractors.
• Generate Purchase Orders.
• Assist the receiving team when potential issues arise such as damaged incoming freight and promptly notifying vendors and address those issues.
• Travel for training events, customer relation entertainment events, and to and from local jobsites

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

GED or equivalent education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Job title: Lighting and Project Specialist

Department: Anchorage - SEC

Description

Summary:

In this role the candidate is expected to take a lead role within our Project Team, specifically, our lighting department. You will manage inbound requests from customers to meet their lighting needs by offering complete bid packages.

This position allows for paid training with unlimited growth potential, providing the tools and resources for you to reach your desired goals and objectives. You will have the opportunity to make sales calls and to establish a level of partnership with both customers and vendors while surrounded by a highly motivated team.

Reports to: General Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• GED or equivalent education

• Efficient with Microsoft Office

• Ability to commute to and work in person at our location

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to multi-task and have outstanding communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of electrical construction, electrical sales, electrical distribution, or other wholesale experience

• A degree from a four-year institution

• Experience with lighting design software

Working Conditions:

• NOT a remote position

• Some overnight travel may be required for sales events and training opportunities

• Some daily travel required to visit customer job-sites or facilities for walk-through requests

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

• Handle incoming customer requests for lighting, sales, ordering, and project status

• Generate and read reports to identify material status and estimated ship, receipt, and release dates and convey the information efficiently

• Request quotations from our lighting partners, read and match specifications to jobs, presenting bids to electrical contractors

• Generate Purchase Orders

• Assist the receiving team when potential issues arise such as damaged incoming freight promptly notifying vendors and address those issues

• Travel for training events, customer relation entertainment events, and to and from local jobsites

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full‑time positions

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Teladoc

• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave