Lighting and Controls Specialist – Chelsea Lighting
WHO: Chelsea Lighting, Inc is a 16 year-old lighting distribution firm with offices in New York City. Chelsea employs over 23 lighting professionals and is one of the largest lighting distributors in the area. Chelsea Lighting meets the lighting needs of a broad client base. Its mission is to assist clients in successfully solving the most challenging construction projects and exceed expectations for quality and on-time delivery.
SEEKING: We are seeking a Lighting and Controls Specialist for the following opportunity:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• College Graduate
• Architectural and/or Theatrical Lighting and controls experience
• Switching experience a plus
• Construction experience a plus
• Proficient in MS Office/Excel/Outlook
• Superior Organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines, handle various projects simultaneously, work effectively in a demanding environment and be willing to go the extra mile
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop a new business initiative in an existing lighting distribution firm
• Manage, grow and train future hires
• Required to learn technical state of the art products and services for new market niche
• Initial travel required to vendor locations domestically to become familiar with products and associated technology
• Prepare take offs
• Analyze and compare alternative manufacturers equipment and software
• Identify/ troubleshoot problems and bring to resolution
• Work closely with Sales and Project Management teams
• Handle end to end processes: Estimates, Quotes, Sales and Project Management
• Utilize Proprietary software
• Conduct submissions review
• Attain Leeds Certification if not already certified
HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter & resume to Isabel Berg Iberg@chelsealighting.com.
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