Xicato
Regional Sales Director: Eastern U.S.
Xicato designs and develops high quality spot and linear light sources and electronics that enable architects, designers, facilities managers, and building owners to create beautiful, connected, smart spaces. Xicato’s light sources have set the standard for quality of light and are installed in thousands of locations around the world – they are the go-to option when people care about the quality of light.
Xicato’s Bluetooth lighting controls are installed in a wide range of locations and are integrated with a range of luminaires and building management systems. Today they are delivering cost savings from installation through operation, and providing scene-setting capabilities that are second to none.
Xicato stands behind its products with superior customer service, the industry’s first 10-year color consistency warranty and an unmatched commitment to light and lighting controls that make the world a better place.
We are looking for a strong, energetic RSD for Eastern US with min 5 years of experience working with spec lighting agencies as a factory rep.
The role:
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Establish sales objectives by creating a sales plan with measured goals.
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Hire where needed and manage a group of independent specification lighting agents and ensure sales are met or exceeded.
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Be responsible for creating demand for products and identifying business opportunities with reps and within the customer base.
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Work closely with other members of the team to ensure full engagement in the entire sales process.
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Strive to achieve long-term relationships with customers by ‘value-add’ selling techniques.
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Keep up to date on product information and industry trends.
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Monitor competitive trends and pressures within territory.
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Ability to design and effectively implement both short-term and long-term business strategies.
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Conducts one-on-one review with all Sales Agents to build more effective communications, to understand and develop needs, and to provide insights for the improvement of sales.
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Maintains contact with all customers in the territory area to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Get consistent specifier calls with Agents in their territories.
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Train Agents on Xicato products and any updates
Our ideal candidate:
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Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Specification Lighting Regional Sales.
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A solid understanding of LED Lighting and Controls and applications.
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Existing relationships with Reps, specifiers, distributors, and other customers
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Detailed oriented, sensitive to customer needs and company requirements.
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Results oriented with strong business acumen.
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Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate technical data, features and benefits.
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Personable positive attitude
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Strong customer service focus
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Excellent time management skills
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Ability to work individually and as a team.
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Ability to learn and develop sales strategies that clearly define goals, strategies/tactics, and metrics for measuring success.
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Ability to manage all aspects of the relationship between the customers and industry partners.
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Ability to travel 50-70% within the territory.
If this is you, please email your resume to dave.derk@xicato.com
