3200 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Family: Sales
Experience Level (for career site): Early Professional
**Company Description**
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
**Job Description**
**We are looking for a Lighting Showroom Sales to join our Mayer team in Birmingham,AL!**
Summary:
The Lighting Showroom Sales is responsible for successfully promoting and selling residential and small commercial lighting products, as well as connected home lighting solutions.
What You'll Do:
+ Greet customers upon entering the lighting showroom
+ Create quotes for customers, ensuring an acceptable gross margin level
+ Follow-up with customers to secure order
+ Convert quotes to orders within customer expectations
+ Enter and bill orders in a timely manner
+ Monitor and cancel unsuccessful quotes
+ Proactively expedite order
+ Establish and communicate material promise dates
+ Coordinate with customer and internal resources regarding shipments/delivery
+ Review customer pricing regularly for accuracy
+ Issue return tickets
+ Participate in key supplier promotions from sales and marketing
+ Keep customer contacts up to date
+ Actively participate in and contribute to the company's Continuous Quality Improvement efforts.
+ May participate in or assist with physical inventory preparation or process
+ Other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
**Qualifications**
+ 1+ years of sales experience
+ High School or GED - Required
+ 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
+ Self-motivated and a self-starter
+ Sense of urgency, with excellent sales and customer service skills
+ Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
+ Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and ERP systems
**Additional Information**
Physical Demands:
+ Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently - 21% to 50%
+ Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently - 21% to 50%
+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly - at least 51%
+ Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally - up to 20%
+ Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally - up to 20%
+ Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly - at least 51%
Weight and Force Demands:
+ Up to 10 pounds - Frequently - 21% to 50%
+ Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally - up to 20%
+ Up to 50 pounds - None
Working Environment:
+ Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - None
+ Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - None
+ Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - None
+ Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally - up to 20%
Disclaimer:
"Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law."
**Our Benefits Include:**
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
+ Life Insurance
+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
+ 401K with Employer Match
+ Paid vacation and sick time
+ Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Health & Wellness Programs
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ HSA Accounts
+ Commuter Transit Benefits
+ Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
+ Employee Discount Programs
+ Professional Training & Development Programs
+ Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.