Sales Associate (Lighting & Electrical)

FlexStaff is hiring a Sale Service Expert for our clients Southampton, NY location. 
The ideal Salesperson will possess strong emotional intelligence as building relationships and providing excellent customer service will be paramount. 

Compensation: $23-30/hour (plus commission)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (8a-5p) with alternating Saturdays (8a-1p) 

The Opportunity

If you're passionate about lighting, design, and helping customers find the right solutions, this is an opportunity to build lasting relationships while growing your sales career. As a Lighting Sales professional, you'll work with homeowners, contractors, builders, and designers to provide expert guidance on lighting products and technologies. You'll combine product knowledge with exceptional customer service to create an outstanding customer experience while contributing to the continued growth of our lighting business.

What You'll Do

•            Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers by providing exceptional service and expert product recommendations. 

•            Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts while actively pursuing new business. 

•            Guide customers through the selection of lighting fixtures, controls, energy-efficient products, and smart lighting solutions. 

•            Prepare quotations, follow up on bids, manage customer orders, and ensure timely communication throughout the sales process. 

•            Resolve customer questions, concerns, returns, and exchanges in accordance with company policies. 

•            Maintain current knowledge of lighting products, industry trends, and emerging technologies through ongoing training. 

•            Attend manufacturer training sessions, trade shows, and networking events to expand product knowledge and strengthen vendor relationships. 

•            Provide regular updates to the Lighting Manager regarding sales activity, customer opportunities, and project status. 

•            Support the overall success of the lighting department by assisting with additional responsibilities as needed. 

What Success Looks Like

•            Customers trust you as a knowledgeable advisor and consistently return for future projects. 

•            Sales opportunities are actively pursued, resulting in continued account growth and new customer development. 

•            Quotes, orders, and follow-ups are completed accurately and promptly. 

•            Customer concerns are resolved professionally and efficiently, creating a positive buying experience. 

•            Product knowledge remains current, allowing you to confidently recommend the best lighting solutions. 

•            You contribute to a collaborative team environment while helping the department achieve its sales and profitability goals. 

What You'll Bring

•            Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 

•            Strong customer service skills with the ability to build long-term relationships. 

•            A passion for sales with the ability to identify customer needs and recommend effective solutions. 

•            Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

•            Proficiency with business software, ERP systems, Microsoft Office, email, and internet applications. 

•            Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to pricing, discounts, and quotations. 

•            Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).