Sales Manager – New York Specifications – USAI Lighting

USAI Lighting is the leading recessed lighting manufacturer in the industry, bringing personalized lighting and advanced LED lighting technology to our clients. We foster an energetic, creative and fun working environment, which reflects the personality of the USAI Lighting brand. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to sharing the story with our clients.

We are seeking a polished, highly motivated and successful Specification Sales Manager for the New York City Metro area, to grow our LED downlight market. As a Specification Sales Manager, you will report to the Regional Sales VP responsible for increasing market share via specifications. Ability to work as a team with the local Rep Agency a must. The ideal candidate will have existing A&D relationships and will outreach USAI Lighting to the design and specification communities which includes Lighting Consultants, Architects, Interior Designers, Developers, and Consulting Engineers.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and/or at least 2 years outside direct sales and/or territory sales leadership experience within the lighting technology or lighting fixture industry. 
  •  Proven understanding of LED lighting and sales channels. 
  • A self-starter; takes initiative and works proactively; ability to work independently and in a team environment in a fast paced, driven environment.
  • Experience in developing, organizing and implementing sales plans. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel to current and potential customers within assigned territory. 
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent time management
  • Proven track record of driving sales results. 
  • Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques. 
  • Sound negotiating skills. 
  • Ability to grow solid relationships with specifiers and Rep Agency personnel

COMPENSATION

USAI offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Benefits include: insurance (health, dental, and disability), 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holiday, and sick/personal days as well as a Car allowance. 

Interested candidates please send resumes to human resources: [email protected]  

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