Inside Sales Representative

Business Development Specialist

Job Summary:

WAC Lighting is looking for an Inside Sales Specialist to add to our successful and growing sales support team in our Port Washington, NY Global Headquarters. In this role, you will be a pivotal part of supporting our clients through customer service, technical support, and as a resource to the outside sales team managing the existing accounts of our business.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work in a team environment to exceed client expectations.

· Act as a customer liaison by providing exceptional professional customer service.

· Answer incoming customer and sales representative inquires in an accurate, timely, efficient and courteous manner.

· Manage and resolve general customer service issues.

· Handle technical troubleshooting for lighting products - Training provided.

· Build and maintain relationships with key customers.

· Effectively manage multiple projects and assignments through completion.

· Maintain a high level of product knowledge.

· Manage the integrity and accuracy of the database.

· Develop strong relationships with all decision makers including distributors, specifiers, architects, designers, and project managers.

· Work with internal support teams, to ensure all aspects of project management are completed at a high level of service and within expected timelines.

· Work with sales representatives to aggressively seek out, and pursue new business prospects.

Requirements:

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with customers, preferably in a call center environment.

· Superior customer service skills.

· Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

· Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks/demands and get results.

· Strong organization and project management skills.

· Strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications - SAP a big plus

Benefits:

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: paid time off; full paid medical & dental premiums (including family coverage), vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, and continuous training and development.

About WAC Lighting:

Celebrating over 35 years of business and significant growth, WAC strives to be the most recognized and respected lighting fixtures company in the industry. We offer innovative and quality products and provide extraordinary customer service. We are an entrepreneurial company offering excellent career and growth opportunities. For more information, visit our Web site, www.waclighting.com

Sustainability:

We strive every day to develop sustainable lighting by maximizing the aesthetic quality of today’s interior environment while minimizing the impact on our world’s precious natural environment. To achieve this goal, we are developing luminaries that deliver the finest quality of light with the most energy efficient lamping and optic technology available. We acknowledge our responsibility to raise the standards for how lighting quality is provided.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to: hr@ waclighting.com Given the high volume of responses, only qualified candidates will be contacted. WAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Paid Training:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place