Lighting Sales Manager
Location: Home/Office Hybrid – South East of England
Are you a driven and customer-focused sales professional with a background in lighting solutions or lighting control systems? Do you have a proven track record of growing sales and building strong relationships with clients? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
We are looking for a Lighting Controls Sales Manager to join a leading lighting solutions vendor. This is a national role requiring travel across the UK, with a focus on engaging with lighting manufacturers, electrical contractors, and other key stakeholders. You’ll play a vital role in identifying new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, quoting projects accurately, and ensuring seamless handovers to our projects team.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth by identifying and developing new customers within the lighting controls sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and key industry stakeholders.
- Prepare accurate and competitive quotes for lighting control projects.
- Actively participate in marketing activities to raise the profile of the business within the lighting industry.
- Maintain up-to-date records of opportunities and customer interactions using CRM systems.
- Present and communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handovers and successful execution.
- Provide project updates and maintain excellent customer service throughout.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in lighting control systems sales is essential.
- Familiarity with DALI/DALI2 lighting networks is highly desirable.
- Proven sales background with a history of achieving and exceeding targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with key decision-makers.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM platforms.
- Professional and well-presented, with a proactive and organised approach to managing tasks.
- Technical knowledge or an engineering background related to lighting controls is an advantage.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel nationwide, with occasional overnight stays required.
What’s on Offer
- A hybrid working model, combining home and office-based working.
- Nationwide travel opportunities with all expenses covered.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to join a supportive and professional team in a growing industry.
If you’re based in the South East of England and have a background in lighting solutions sales we’d love to hear from you.