Distributor Stock Specialist , COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

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This is an exciting job opportunity for you as a Distributor Stock Specialist to join our Field Sales Team in the Gulf Region sitting in Kansas City with Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting.

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• Responsible for achieving stock sales goals and executing sales plans within an assigned sales territory and/or accounts. Take CLS programs and initiatives to our distributor partners and contractors to ensure our message is heard at the branch level. This individual will also be responsible for executing our distributor programs as per their defined customer base in the local market.
• Drive demand and stock sales through assigned electrical distributors with inventory management, local and national product promotions, and merchandising account management.
• Lead sales training initiative to increase product knowledge with channel inside and counter sales personnel. This initiative will also include key contractors in the market. Develop sound relationships at the individual contractor and assigned distributor level to drive demand.
• Provide pre- and post-order stock support and order management in coordination with the Commercial & Industrial District Sales Manager.
• Execute plans incorporating distributor counter and inside personnel, agency and Lighting sales teams; track progress to meet expected growth goals in all coordinated activities.

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• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Experience within the lighting, electrical, or industrial industries.
• High level of organization & multitasking skills and with the ability to work independently.
• Position is built to find new opportunities so must have will to win and closing abilities
• Available and willing to travel up to 50%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.

Our candidate profile is just a guide. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don't fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000
Bonus: Target 35% Sales Incentive bonus

Benefits Overview: Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.

About Us

We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world.

We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global team. #WeAreSignify #SignifyLife

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