Lighting Specialist

at Stanion Wholesale Electric Co Inc in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the preparation of quotes for customers and negotiations with vendors to reach competitive results that will promote product sales. Also responsible for sales and service to customers both in person and via telephone.

Responsibilities 

• Prepares takeoffs on fixture schedules for jobs. Research product information from competitors and negotiate with the vendors. Submits quotes to customers as requested. Creates submittal documents for the customer for projects awarded through the standard bid process. Make comparisons to past sales and competition to establish the gross profit percentage necessary to finalize the sale. Places orders when the jobs are released.
• Checks status of orders and assures prompt delivery times. Works with branch manager and salesperson to follow up on every project that is quoted.
• The position must keep current on new innovations to provide the customer base with the best product selection available. Attending manufacturer’s training seminars is a requirement for this position and should be expected as part of time management associated with this position.
• Attends training sessions and department meetings as required.