Showroom Sales Consultant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Lightology LLC Full time

Description:
Lightology is the largest contemporary lighting showroom in North America. Our goal is to educate our customers on the intricacies of lighting design. With this knowledge, our customers come to appreciate the significant impact that great lighting design can have on their home, office, store, or restaurant. This knowledge, accompanied by a partnership with our staff and our exceptional product line gives our customers all the tools necessary to create an atmosphere uniquely suited to their needs.

**Position: Showroom Lighting Consultant**

**Position reports to the Showroom Manager**

**Job Location: Chicago, IL**

**Job Type: Full-Time**

The Lighting Sales Consultant will provide sales and consulting services to trade/design customers, industry partners, and retail clients. This individual will communicate with customers, and internal departments on an ongoing basis to provide the highest-possible level of service to clients, to complete customer transactions, and to help resolve customer questions and problems. This position is focused on the creation/development of a book of business through a focus on high-impact activities and interactions with current and potential clients.

**Responsibilities**
- Bring your passion for design and lighting to our sales floor.
- Provide lighting consultation services to in-store customers and assist them with the services needed to close a sale.
- Assist clients over the phone with lighting recommendations and purchases.
- Establish, grow, and maintain a strong client group based on in-store and over-the-phone consultations.
- Initiate and grow a strong interpersonal relationship with sales assistants, customer service staff, and members of other internal departments.
- Maintain open communications with clients regarding the status of orders, and resolutions to any problems that may arise during the completion of transactions.
- Follow all security and other operational procedures for both IT systems and the point-of-sale environment.
- Provide recommendations to improve the showroom and showroom environment.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Sales experience in lighting and/or design would be ideal, but a sales background in a fast-paced retail or wholesale environment is required.
- 1+ years of lighting experience OR 3 or more years of experience in a custom/design specification sales environment (i.e.: residential/commercial furnishings)
- Successful project completion track record, understanding of the design and/or specification process with the ability to demonstrate written, verbal, and design skills
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in lighting with an emphasis on design is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Some knowledge of lighting or electrical products.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

**Benefits**
- Competitive pay.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
- 401k Retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
- 80 Hours of accrued vacation time, prorated your first year.
- 40 Hours of accrued Sick Time off annually, prorated your first year.
- Paid company holidays
- Company-sponsored Life with AD&D Insurance Coverage.
- Short Term, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

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