Showroom Sales Associate

Are you passionate about design? Does the thought of being part of exciting design projects excite you? Eager to launch a challenging yet rewarding career in the design industry? If so, we have a brilliant career opportunity for you as a Showroom Sales Associate in our spectacular Vancouver showroom.

This full-time position will provide you with the opportunity to leverage your design and/or lighting background as you work with Vancouver's design professionals and our retail clientele, helping them light their residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. As a natural people-person, you will develop and maintain strong working relationships with showroom visitors as you help them realize their vision for a space. Your goal will be to become their trusted lighting advisor.

Your typical day will see you:

• Welcoming showroom visitors and learning about the reason behind their visit
• Helping people select and review products best suited to their project needs
• Communicating product features and benefits in an engaging manner
• Developing clear and effective written proposals and quotations
• Connecting and following up with customers through email, telephone, and in-person interactions
• Providing our Customer Service team with necessary information to resolve any product or delivery issues
• Ensuring showroom appearance is maintained by upholding merchandising, cleanliness, and organizational standards
• Participating in Product Knowledge sessions with our vendors
• Participating in showroom events as needed

You will succeed in this role if you:

• Are a natural people person and love working with people
• Have a keen eye for design and feel comfortable advising people
• Are a fast learner and do your homework about the products you're selling
• Are organized, punctual, reliable, and take pride in your work
• Are a positive team player and love a challenge
• Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, and competitive activities
• Participate whenever possible in industry events and activities, educational opportunities
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales targets

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

• Two years minimum experience in retail sales relevant to the design industry e.g., lighting, furniture, accessories
• A post-secondary degree/certificate in Interior Architecture/Design and/or Lighting Design or related
• Practical work experience and an ability to demonstrate a high level of lighting and lighting industry knowledge is also acceptable
• Aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to assess and work with complex data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Google Workspace Suite applications and contact management software

You will be supported by our Regional Sales Manager, our Marketing Team, and our Accounting and Operations Teams.

If you are serious about a career in the design industry, you will find that LightForm offers a rare opportunity for career advancement while working with experienced design professionals to create beautiful spaces.

A full benefits package is offered to all full-time employees. Compensation and commission rates are based on experience.

About LightForm

LightForm is a team of design-driven sales and support staff who help Canada's interior design and architecture professionals light their residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. We are the Canadian partner for more than 75 top modern lighting manufacturers from Europe and North America, and our clients include some of the country's most innovative and exciting design and architecture firms. Our showrooms in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary showcase some of the most unique, exclusive, and iconic collections of modern architectural and decorative lighting from around the world and serve as an exciting event space for designer visits, parties, and educational sessions.