OUR MISSION: California Lighting Sales is a professional sales organization. The expertise and service we provide and the products we represent distinguish us from our competitors and create a preference for our company in the marketplace. Our primary objective is to attain consistent and profitable sales growth, which ensures long-term viability for our company, our employees, our customers and the manufacturers we represent.
POSITION TITLE: Lighting Application Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY: Generate lighting point-by-point photometric studies in both normal and egress modes, provide lighting recommendations and technical assistance to designers, perform crossovers and budget pricing. The employee is expected to perform their duties within the company's offices. However, a remote worker maybe considered under certain circumstances, such as location and distance from Irwindale, Ca.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONAL SKETCH: The Lighting Application Specialist’s primary internal customer is the CLS outside salesperson and his or her designer customers. The position also collaborates closely with CLS internal personnel including but not limited to Quotes, Accounting and Customer Service.
The position reports directly to the Customer Care & Operations Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education: A four-year high school degree is required. A 2-year associate degree with a concentration in lighting science is preferred, but not required.
Experience: The position requires a minimum of 12 months prior experience in lighting design using AGi32 or Visual in a lighting applications role in the electrical industry, preferably with an electrical engineer, lighting designer or a lighting agency. Experience or aptitude in using CAD and Microsoft Windows suite of applications including E-mail, Word and Excel is required.
Position Competencies:
· Software Proficiency – working knowledge of AGi32, Visual (or similar software) and AutoCAD® (or comparable) computer aided drafting software.
· Customer service – Demonstrates a sincere desire to understand and anticipate the needs of the customer and is genuinely committed to exceeding the expectation.
· Communication skills – Possesses written and verbal communication skills sufficient to facilitate a clear and concise exchange of information. Able to identify the appropriate means of communication for specific situations.
· Mathematical skills – Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions towards practical and standard situations.
· Analytical & problem-solving skills – Identifies and responds to problems in a timely manner. Considers alternative approaches and impacts and exercises keen judgment in developing and selecting solutions. Seeks input from peers and others before making critical decisions.
· Organizational skills – Plans time and work effort effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical manner, establishes effective priorities and maintains follow-up.
· “People” skills – must be objective and be able to participate and function effectively within a team environment. Good listener.
· Initiative – Takes the initiative to understand strategic business objectives and company policies and apply them to day-to-day responsibilities. Anticipates future needs of the customer and opportunities for improvement. Takes a detailed approach toward daily management of specific problem areas with a focus on recommended action and resolution.
· Continuous improvement – Is open-minded, receptive, and supportive while fostering a positive reaction to new or enhanced concepts, guidelines, and systems/tools integration within the workspace.
· Other skills and abilities – Experience with typical office machines including copier, calculator, telephone, and desktop equipment. Experience with PCs and software including Microsoft® Office.
Decision Making: The Lighting Applications Specialist is afforded a significant amount of discretion and autonomous decision-making authority with respect to the interpretation of construction documents and plans, as well as the selection of lighting fixtures that yield expected lighting levels. The position requires a refined knowledge of the products and manufacturers we represent as well as the requirements of our customers, municipalities, and other specifying influences. This position also provides technical instructions to our customers and sales personnel with regards to energy calculations and Title 24 code compliance.
Confidential Information: During the discharge of this position, incumbent is expected to communicate sensitive information with the appropriate of discretion and confidentiality. The position is expected to strictly adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the California Lighting Sales Employee Handbook.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % of Time
Prepare point-by-point photometric analyses by thoroughly reviewing, analyzing, and 85% interpreting construction documents and plans provided by the customer. Discuss the
results directly with the customer and sales personnel, indicating any modifications
to the design, fixture placement and/or fixture selection to meet the expected lighting
level or effect.
Provide customers with technical support including but not limited to product 15%
recommendations, nomenclature clarifications, applications and installation assistance, troubleshooting, replacement parts, modifications & warranty information.
Provide CLS sales personnel with budget pricing, crossover assistance, literature requests and product sample acquisition.
Assist in the planning and promotion of company sponsored training seminars and trade shows.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Responsibilities are primarily discharged within the company’s offices. Some business travel could be expected up to 5% of the time. Company driving may be required with use of employee’s own personal vehicle to visit job sites, distributors, manufacturers, show events and sales/product training. Employee must possess valid auto liability insurance at all times and must provide Human Resources with a copy of their Declaration page from their policy as proof of insurance of the following minimum liability coverage: $15,000.00 for Bodily Injury, plus $30,000.00 per occurrence, and $15,000.00 Property Damage.
This position requires repetitive typing and repetitive use of keyboard and mouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to type, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Must use hands to finger, handle or feel objects such as products and office tools. Must reach with hands and arms and be able to stoop, kneel, push, pull, bend, lift or crouch. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this job. The company reserves the right to alter or modify this job description at any time.
- THE COMPANY: Founded in 1967, California Lighting Sales (CLS) is an equal opportunity employer headquartered in Irwindale, CA. We represent over 60 commercial lighting and controls manufacturers.
Salary: $31.25 hr $38.47 ($65K to $80K/year), depending on experience. Non-exempt hourly position, paid bi-weekly. Potential to earn commission.
- Job Type: Full-time
- FLSA STATUS: Hourly – Non-Exempt
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm - Subject to change
- Overtime - Approved overtime on an as needed basis.
- CLS offers an attractive compensation package, including health & dental, vision, STD & LTD, 401k, Profit Sharing, bonuses, paid sick and vacation.
Please forward your complete resume with your contact information to: hr@californialightingsales.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.25 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- Lighting Electrical Design: 2 years (Required)
- BLUE BEAM: 2 years (Preferred)
- LIGHTING CONTROLS: 1 year (Preferred)
- AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
- AGI32: 2 years (Required)
- ADOBE ACROBAT PRO: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baldwin Park, CA 91706