We're excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Trade Sales Consultant. If you have a passion for interiors and a flair for design, this role might just be your perfect fit. Picture yourself surrounded by the latest lighting trends and technology, guiding clients on lighting solutions that transform spaces—whether it's a cozy bedside lamp or an intricate lighting design for a large project.

As a proven leader, your strength in building relationships and expertise will shine. You'll connect with clients, nurture long-term relationships, and bring lighting ideas to life. With a solid background in trade or B2B sales, you thrive on expanding your client base, expertly balancing client needs with design and product solutions.

You'll also need to be fluent in English and either hold a valid NZ working visa holder, permanent resident, or citizen—this is a long-term role for someone looking to grow with us.

Here's how others would describe you: organized, solution-focused, energetic, and excited to learn.

Lighting Direct is New Zealand's most iconic lighting specialist, family-owned since 1974 with 22 branches nationwide and over 800 years of combined experience among our team.

• Client Relationship Building: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with trade clients, including electricians, designers, and property developers, ensuring repeat business and satisfaction.

• Sales and Product Expertise: As a lighting specialist, advising clients on the best lighting solutions for their projects, from individual fittings to entire design solutions, always considering functionality and aesthetics.

• Drive Business Growth: Proactively seek and engage new trade clients through weekly calls, daily CRM updates, and strategic prospecting, while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to foster long-term partnerships. Design and Technology Application: Utilize CAD and or Dialux software to create and present lighting designs that meet client specifications and expectations.

• Client-Centric Solutions: Listen attentively to client needs, proposing solutions that balance innovation, value, and functionality in line with our mission.

• Operational and Administrative Support: Manage sales processes, including quotes, orders, and follow-ups, ensuring efficient and accurate documentation and communication.

• Product and Market Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest lighting trends, technologies, and our evolving product range to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and branches, sharing insights and strategies that help us collectively reach our goal of becoming New Zealand's most loved lighting specialist.

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure every client interaction reflects our values—passion for lighting, attentive listening, and a solution-driven approach. Make improvements in service delivery, even if it's just one inch at a time.

• Representation of Brand Values: Embody Lighting Direct's vision, mission, and values, making every client experience memorable and aligning your work with commitment to innovation, value, and specialist advice.

• Relationship Building: Fosters strong client partnerships.

• Sales Expertise: Delivers tailored client solutions.

• Communication: Clear, effective engagement.

• Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word and Excel.

• Adaptability: Flexible and resilient.

• Technical Skills: CRM, CAD, and Dialux.

• Customer Focus: Prioritizes client satisfaction.

• Problem Solving: Provides efficient solutions.

• Organization: Manages time and tasks.

• Team Collaboration: Works well with others.

• Continuous Improvement: Listens, learns, improves dail

• Coaching and Development to fuel your growth.

• Competitive remuneration with monthly sales bonuses.

• Access to professional EAP services to support your wellbeing.

• Generous product benefits for you and your immediate family.

• Long service rewards like financial bonuses and extra leave.

• Laptop, mobile phone, and a dedicated workspace at the Hamilton branch if on-site.

At Lighting Direct, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and respected. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that different viewpoints enrich our solutions, helping us better serve a wide range of clients and adapt to varying market needs. As an equal-opportunity employer, we ensure fair and equal career growth, with talent recognized based on merit, regardless of background. Our customer-centric approach reflects our understanding that each client is unique, allowing us to tailor our service to meet diverse needs and preferences. Through a supportive team environment, we encourage collaboration among team members from varied backgrounds, recognizing that our diversity strengthens our team and enhances our work. This commitment to diversity is essential in our journey to becoming New Zealand's most loved lighting specialist.