Lighting Sales Professional - Dublin

Job Description

Working closely with the Branch Manager, the Lighting Sales Specialist will drive sales growth by providing expert lighting design, technical support, and commercial solutions to customers. The role combines business development, lighting design, project management, and customer relationship management to deliver innovative lighting solutions and exceed branch sales and margin targets.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver expert advice and technical support to customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders on the full Lighting product portfolio.
• Prepare lighting designs and specifications using industry-standard lighting design software to meet customer and project requirements.
• Develop detailed quotations, proposals, and presentations for customers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Compile Return on Investment (ROI) and energy-efficiency calculations to demonstrate the value of lighting solutions.
• Identify, develop, and manage business opportunities with new and existing customers across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Monitor construction industry activity and project pipelines, identifying new lighting opportunities and supporting the sales team in converting leads into business.
• Manage lighting projects from enquiry through to completion, ensuring customer requirements, project timelines, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Prepare and support tender submissions, specifications, and project documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with electrical contractors, consultants, architects, facility managers, and end users.
• Ensure customers consistently receive a high level of service, technical expertise, and responsive support.
• Support marketing initiatives including product promotions, customer presentations, online content, and lighting awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Lighting product knowledge and experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in electrical wholesale is also an advantage.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and staff.

Technical / Functional skills

• Customer focused and results driven.
• Must be able to demonstrate good organisation and time management skills.
• Good attention to detail and be able to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to deal on a regular basis with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to juggle different demands and switch between them as appropriate.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate, Excel, Power Point and Word.
• A full clean driving licence is an advantage.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount

At Rexel we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description

Join Rexel/Kellihers Electrical, Ireland’s leading electrical wholesaler.We are recruiting a Lighting Sales Professional for our Ballymount branch.