Sales Associate

Visual Comfort & Co.
Santa Monica, CA
Category Sales
Job Description
Visual Comfort & Co. is seeking a Sales Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and consistently meeting sales objectives. The role combines showroom sales with technical project design responsibilities, requiring collaboration with trade and consumer clients to provide comprehensive lighting and shading solutions.

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)
  • Skilled in establishing connections with architects, builders, and designers, and representing 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

  • Work-Life Balance
  • Training & Development
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Compensation: Competitive base salary plus monthly variable
  • Health Benefits
  • Insurance
  • Retirement
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