Project Lighting Specialist

Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summits stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution. 

This position is responsible for providing and managing pricing from our various vendors for the lighting department’s new quotes, existing projects, and opportunities from the outside sales team.  The successful candidate will work closely with their team and Summit’s customers to provide accurate, competitive, and timely lighting quotations as requested.  This position will also be responsible for providing technical and pricing support, design support, and vendor negotiation expertise to both the Summit sales team and Summit’s customers.

Provide customers with complete, comprehensive, competitive and accurate project quotations

Assists customers in person, over the phone or internet with Summit product questions, quotations and orders

Pays close attention to detail to insure quote accuracy

Discretionary authority is used to determine and provide customers product pricing, negotiate pricing with suppliers, purchase materials specific to customer orders and maintain service standards

Partner with the Service Center Manager, Customer Service Representatives, project quotations and management teams, and other Summit associates as needed to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit

Build and maintain customer relationships

Build and maintain vendor relationships

Required Qualifications and Experience:

3-5 years customer service experience in the electrical distribution industry

Experience handling the complete quotations process

Extensive knowledge of lighting, lamps, and lighting related products

Strong customer service orientation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written

Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

Previous successful experience in SAP

Completion of EPEC Gold program

Knowledge and understanding of the competitive landscape of the local market

Relationships with local Lighting Reps

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224.  Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.