Lighting Specialist
full-time•Hamtramck
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Job Details
Job Location: Hamtramck, MI - 2001 Caniff Ave - Hamtramck, MI 48212
Position Type: Full Time
Caniff Electric Supply
(A wholly owned subsidiary of McNaughton-McKay Electric Company)
Lighting Specialist
The Lighting Specialist manages lighting projects for customers and prospective customers, and processes orders for materials or merchandise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quotes all aspects of lighting and lamps (i.e. job quotes & print take-off, design/build, customer specified lighting projects).
- Processes customer orders, changes and cancellations as received via telephone, facsimile, mail, customer or company employee.
- Determines, communicates and documents:
- pricing (including discount, sales representative’s commission, shipping charges, etc.)
- delivery date
- shipping instructions or restrictions
- anticipated delays, if any
- any additional information requested
- Provides customers with pricing and stock information as requested.
- Responds to customer quotation requests by providing information on price and delivery.
- Conducts delivery status follow-up by expediting or tracing missing or delayed shipments.
- Provides customers with basic technical support.
- Acts as liaison between customer and other McNaughton-McKay activities.
- Attempts to sell additional merchandise to customer.
- Creates, implements, and revises procedures and instructions.
- Reviews engineering and architectural drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with plans and schedules.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Technical degree or course work demonstrating an understanding of engineering or architectural drawings and specifications preferred. High school diploma required; advanced degree preferred.
- Two plus years in the lighting market preferred.
- High degree of knowledge of electrical distribution operations and/or similar product knowledge; two or more years of experience in operations, counter sales or in the electrical distribution industry required.
- Proven skills in communication, both written and oral.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks at own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills with MS Office products required.
- Thorough knowledge of McNaughton-McKay’s business systems required.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.
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What you'll do
- The Lighting Specialist manages lighting projects and processes customer orders for materials. They provide pricing, delivery information, and technical support while acting as a liaison between customers and the company.
About MCNAUGHTON-MCKAY ELECTRIC CO
McNaughton-McKay is exceeding customer expectations during every interaction and transaction. For over 100 years, McNaughton-McKay has been at the heart of industrial automation distribution, and we power industrial solutions in a way that no other electrical distribution company can.
Whether it’s a variable frequency drives, lighting, solar, industrial automation applications or vision systems, McNaughton-McKay has the experience to provide the right products at competitive prices. Our solutions and services enable our customers to design groundbreaking machines and systems that are deployed across multiple industries and can be continually measured and optimized for peak performance and growth. By providing complete solutions that combine quality products and on-time delivery, we help businesses improve their plant-floor to top floor communications, strengthen their brand and ultimately achieve greater business success.
McNaughton-McKay’s business is focused on the opportunities in key growth markets such as industrial automation, solar energy and construction.
Industrial Automation
McNaughton-McKay’s industrial automation solutions lead the electrical distribution industry, improving customers’ quality, productivity and profitability.
Solar Energy
McNaughton-McKay’s solar energy solutions help convert sunlight into electricity reducing customer’s utility costs and helping to create a cleaner environment.
Construction
McNaughton-McKay delivers the most innovative solutions that help customers save time and money on construction projects staying on-time and on budget.
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What does a Lighting Specialist do at MCNAUGHTON-MCKAY ELECTRIC CO?
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