Now Hiring - Outside Sales Representative in Olivette, MO

Outside Sales Representative for Lighting Business

Starbeam Lighting Solutions is a family-owned lighting distributor that has offered lighting solutions, energy audits, and ongoing lighting education to the St. Louis community for over 50 years. We are looking for an outside sales representative who is a confident, independent, self-starter who wants to be part of the dynamic lighting business. From fulfilling customer’s everyday lighting needs to providing energy saving LED solutions, this position is best suited for a motivated person who thrives on problem solving.

Your specific duties as an Outside Sales Representative includes:

• Identifying and targeting new prospects
• Servicing existing customer base
• Building trust and educating customers
• Identifying customer needs and wants
• Presenting lighting solutions
• Negotiating and closing the sale
• Submitting project documentation on a timely basis
• Attending sales/training meetings
• Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Job Requirements:

You must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills. It is important you display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and that you can easily establish rapport with your customers. You will be focused on cultivating new relationships with businesses by developing an understanding of their lighting needs. You must have a strong work ethic and be eager and willing to learn about our industry and our proven sales process.

Specific Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass criminal background check
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Sales experience or training a plus

Benefits

You will enjoy the benefits on uncapped commission opportunities. You will be supported with an amazing brand, quality products, excellent service, and the best warranties.

Your benefits package includes

• Base Salary
• Uncapped commissions
• Yearly bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flex spending account
• 401(k)

About Starbeam

Starbeam Supply Company has offered lighting solutions to the commercial, industrial, and retail markets for over 50 years.

We offer a variety of services including energy audits, design solutions, and ongoing education in an effort to achieve the best possible lighting solutions for our clients.

Our professional sales team has over 100 years of lighting experience and is dedicated to staying on the forefront of all the changes within the lighting industry.

We are proud of the relationships that we have established over that time and the assistance we have provided to our clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Olivette, MO 63132: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person