Technical Sales Specialist

Leviton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton seeks a highly skilled Specialist, Technical Sales I to create end-user demand and grow sales within a major territory. You will build relationships with electrical contractors, distributors, architects, lighting designers, engineers, and end users to drive Leviton Controls adoption.

The role emphasizes expert product knowledge, collaboration with inside/outside sales, and training, with travel around 50% and a clear path for advancing within LMS channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required or strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience selling commercial control products or similar lighting and building control solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to work with executives, engineers, designers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual sales plan aligned with corporate goals.
• Drive sales growth by building relationships with end users, electrical contractors, distributors, engineers, and architects.
• Support controls solutions through channels, distributors, and national accounts.
• Lead technical, sales, and product trainings and contractor certifications.
• Establish Leviton Controls as a preferred option in project specifications.
• Coordinate territory activities with Regional Sales Manager and fellow reps.
• Act as a technical product expert for Leviton control solutions.

Skills

Relationship management

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Overall responsibility for creating end user demand, building relationships with Lighting Management Systems current and potential customers, and achieving sales goals within a given territory. This position will focus most of the time on electrical contractors, distributors, architects, lighting designers, engineers and end users. The Specialist, Technical Sales 2 will focus on generating end-user demand for L&c's Commercial Control products to enhance sales and support sales reps, agents, and Regional Sales Managers.

This is an expert sales position.

Individuals at the Specialist, Technical Sales I level follow this career path.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual sales plan in conjunction with corporate sales and budget goals
• Drive sales growth by developing relationships with end users, electrical contractors, distributors, electrical engineers, and architects.
• Support controls solutions through the commercial agent, Leviton distribution team, and national account channels.
• Develop and lead technical, sales, and product training, contractor certifications, etc.
• Where possible, establish Leviton Controls as approved and preferred for use in commercial project specifications.
• Maintain and continue to develop the technical expertise necessary to sell Leviton products in each Business Unit
• Provide service and support to Leviton customers pre, during, and post project completion in a timely, accurate manner
• Understand the competitive offering, market position, and new product developments
• Work collaboratively with Inside and Outside Sales Reps within Business Unit on joint sales activity
• Coordinate activities of the sales territory monthly to the Regional Sales Manager
• Serve as a technical product expert for all Leviton control products
• Certain specialists will be required to manage sales territory size up to $3.5 million.
• As required, support channels through joint sales calls and technical training on Leviton commercial control solutions.
• Coordinate and participate in local and regional trade shows, as required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in consistently winning major projects and converting major end user accounts
• Demonstrated strong leadership, relationship-building, and relationship management skills as a Specialist, Technical Sales I at LMS (or comparable)
• Operates with minimum supervision and helps to consistently deliver sales and results
• Viewed by end users and consultants in territory as a key technical resource
• Annual target and results are in the top 50%
• Outstanding oral, written and verbal communication/presentation skills as well as negotiation skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• High level of comfort in communicating with every level of an organization from top level executives to field personnel
• High level of technical expertise, demonstrated by a technical degree and/or multiple years of proven experience in a highly technical industry

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, technical degree strongly preferred
• 7 to 10+ years' of experience selling commercial control products or comparable experience selling similar products in the lighting and business control industry

Travel

• 50%

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

Pay Range

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year