Project Quotes - Lighting

The Lighting Group, LLC is one of the largest independent lighting and lighting control sales agencies in the Western United States. We represent a diverse group of lighting, transportation, sports lighting and lighting controls manufacturers. We recognize that before and after sale, top-tier service and support is paramount to the positive outcome of projects and the success of our stakeholders. We provide these services to manufacturers, the design community, developers, municipalities, utilities, school districts, state & local governments, contractors and distributors: sales & marketing, local and factory training, product selection assistance, product demonstration & mock-ups, quotations, design build/ design assist services and construction administration & project management.

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We are looking for a full-time Project Quotes position to join our Quotations team. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate quoting of project lighting requests. This person will effectively apply quoting strategies, negotiate on behalf of The Lighting Group, submit timely and accurate quotes, build solid collaborative customer working relationships and keep current on the understanding of products and analysis of the lighting market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Determine an effective strategy to use on each project quoted

Provide timely and accurate project lighting requests

Ongoing product training to stay up-to-date with market trends and ensure informed quoting, including selecting the appropriate products based on the scope and scale of each job

Follow up on quotes to negotiate and secure the order at maximum profitability

Develop and nurture teamwork with peers to create a positive, collaborative, energized work environment

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

High school education, some college preferred

Experience in direct customer contact with lighting manufacturers and the distributor market

At least 2 years of lighting industry experience and/or equivalent quotations experience

Practical appreciation of the complex nature of lighting manufacturers, lighting agency and electrical distributor relationships

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Applied experience with computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel

Proven ability to use logical, analytical thinking in problem solving