Lighting Consultant

The Kendall Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting solutions company in Fort Wayne is seeking a Lighting Sales Consultant to join their sales team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of customer service experience and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include selling lighting products, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining the showroom's cleanliness. The successful applicant will be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers a great opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers visiting or calling in.
• Sell a wide variety of lighting products.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the showroom.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Negotiating

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you\'ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We\'re that company where people stay! We\'re proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you\'ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Showroom Manager, the Lighting Sales Consultant is a key member of the Kendall Lighting Center sales team. The person in this role maintains positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service. They are responsible for selling a wide variety of lighting products to customers visiting or calling in, merchandising new accessories and pricing, and maintaining cleanliness and order of the showroom floor.

Exciting work you will do

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Lighting Consultant position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greet and assist customers visiting or calling in
• Sell a wide variety of lighting products to customers visiting or calling in
• Maintain and grow customer sales and gross profits to meet Company growth objectives
• Merchandise new accessories and price them as required
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the showroom
• Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess

• Service Excellence
• Results & Action Oriented
• Accountability & Responsibility
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Priority Setting
• Planning & Organizing
• Negotiating
• Presentation Skills
• Time Management

What you\'ll need

• Work Experience: 1 year of customer service experience
• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience with MS Office; strong computer and typing skills
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities; able to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; excellent internal and external customer service; willingness to learn quickly; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
• Physical, Mental & Visual Skills: Ability to sit, talk, and listen; ability to stand and lift up to 40 lbs frequently; ability to climb stairs; reasonable accommodations may be made
• Physical Environment: Normal showroom environment

Qualifications we prefer but don\'t require

• Previous lighting showroom sales experience

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.