Sales Associate

Visual Comfort & Co. is seeking a highly motivated Sales Associate to provide exceptional client service and achieve sales targets in lighting and systems product categories.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in retail or showroom sales, ideally in luxury home furnishings, lighting, or building materials
• Background in interior design, custom home building products, luxury furnishings, and/or lighting required
• High School Diploma required: Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; D365 knowledge preferred
• Experienced with CRM/ERP systems for client management and project tracking
• Project management skills, able to manage client expectations and timelines efficiently
• Strong knowledge of product design, including interpreting floor plans and lighting layouts
• Technical understanding of lighting specs (color temperature, CRI, lumens, dimming) and control systems (e.g., Lutron, Control4)
• Able to build relationships with architects, builders, and designers; represent the brand at industry events
• Proficient in preparing proposals, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and professionalism in client interactions
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Stays up-to-date on lighting technologies and participates in ongoing training
• Consistently represents Visual Comfort's brand values and commitment to service

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with monthly variable compensation
• Comprehensive, structured training program
• Competitive medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 4%
• Generous paid time off and vacation policies
• Closed on most major holidays