Join Our Team

Outside Sales Representative / Specification

Rock River Lighting Agency is growing rapidly and is looking for the right person to help grow our sales in many parts of our trade territory. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself as a leader at Rock River. If you have a background in any facet of lighting or electrical design, quotations or sales and are looking for a career opportunity, then this may be the right opportunity for you. Reach out to us today about a possible career with Rock River Lighting Agency!

What We Need From You

A passion for technical sales and a strong desire to be successful by centering yourself in the entire lighting process
Identify leads and new projects, manage prospects and acquire new business
Service existing clients through technical expertise
Project manage large lighting jobs, including design, quotations, purchasing, delivery and onsite commissioning
Learn and effectively demonstrate multiple manufacturers products
Educate specifiers, lighting designers, architects, and engineers about the product lines we represent
Meet established goals for territory development and sales quotas
Develop new customer relationships and business opportunities
Deliver a high level of customer service

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field, or equal experience

Qualifications Required and Working Conditions

Prior experience in electrical contracting, electrical distribution, lighting design, or lighting sales strongly preferred
Experience in the lighting or architectural industry is an asset
Experience in developing and executing territory sales strategies
Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals
Possess effective oral and written communication skills, and have excellent interpersonal skills
Good time management skills is a must
A hunger to build business and be successful through a “do whatever the customer needs” mentality
Strong computer skills, and a thirst to leverage technology to be more efficient/effective with your work
Ability to interpret and communicate an extensive variety of technical instructions related to installation of lighting projects
Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a high-growth sales organization with a rapidly expanding line card and customer base
Experience at working both independently and in team-oriented environments
Customer service excellence is part of your priorities and values

To Apply

Please send your resume and anything else we should know about you to roger@rockriverla.com, and we will be in touch shortly! Or, reach out to Roger at 1(720)828-2269 for a confidential phone call.

No Previous Experience, but Still Interested?

We would still love to talk to you! With the rapid growth of our team we are willing to train the right individual. If you have a strong desire to learn in a fast paced environment we can start training you in all aspects of the lighting industry. If this sounds like you, please call Roger at 1(720)828-2269. We would love to hear from you!

Why Join Rock River?

There’s never been a better time to join the Rock River team! We’re looking for dynamic, ambitious individuals, who are not afraid to think outside the box or contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Rock River Lighting Agency offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Mentoring and on-the-job training is also offered for successful applicants.