Distributor Sales Specialist

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About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Distributor Sales Specialist in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with Cooper Lighting Solutions a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting.

• Responsible for achieving stock sales goals and executing sales plans within an assigned sales territory and/or accounts. Take CLS programs and initiatives to our distributor partners and contractors to ensure our message is heard at the branch level. 

• Drive demand and stock sales through assigned electrical distributors with inventory management, local and national product promotions, and merchandising account management.

• Lead sales training initiative to increase product knowledge with channel inside and counter sales personnel. This initiative will also include key contractors in the market.   Develop sound relationships at the individual contractor and assigned distributor level to drive demand.

• Provide pre- and post-order stock support and order management in coordination with the Commercial & Industrial District Sales Manager.

• Execute plans incorporating distributor counter and inside personnel, agency and Lighting sales teams; track progress to meet expected growth goals in all coordinated activities.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening: 

• College Diploma or Degree from an accredited college or university

• Experience within the lighting, electrical, or industrial industries preferred

• High level of organization & multitasking skills and with the ability to work independently.

• Position is built to find new opportunities so must have will to win and closing abilities

• Available and willing to travel up to 50%

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Salary:$68,600 - $100,650

Bonus:  Target Sales Incentive- 35%

Benefits Overview: 

• Extended Health Care

• Dental Care

• Basic Mandatory Life Insurance

• Basic AD &D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Retirement Plans for Salaried Employees (DCPP, RRSP, TFSA)

• Education Assistance

• Workday Learning

• Wellness Reimbursement Policy

• Vacation Policy/ Floater days

Come join us, and together we can light the way.