Technical Sales Specialist

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

Overall responsibility for creating end user demand, building relationships with Lighting Management Systems current and potential customers, and achieving sales goals within a given territory.  This position will focus most of the time on electrical contractors, distributors, architects, lighting designers, engineers and end users.  The Specialist, Technical Sales 2 will focus on generating end-user demand for L&C’s Commercial Control products to enhance sales and support sales reps, agents, and Regional Sales Managers.

This is an expert sales position.

Individuals at the Specialist, Technical Sales I level follow this career path.

• Develop an annual sales plan in conjunction with corporate sales and budget goals
• Drive sales growth by developing relationships with end users, electrical contractors, distributors, electrical engineers, and architects.
• Support controls solutions through the commercial agent, Leviton distribution team, and national account channels.
• Develop and lead technical, sales, and product training, contractor certifications, etc.
• Where possible, establish Leviton Controls as approved and preferred for use in commercial project specifications.
• Maintain and continue to develop the technical expertise necessary to sell Leviton products in each Business Unit
• Provide service and support to Leviton customers pre, during, and post project completion in a timely, accurate manner
• Understand the competitive offering, market position, and new product developments
• Work collaboratively with Inside and Outside Sales Reps within Business Unit on joint sales activity
• Coordinate activities of the sales territory monthly to the Regional Sales Manager
• Serve as a technical product expert for all Leviton control products
• Certain specialists will be required to manage sales territory size up to $3.5 million.
• As required, support channels through joint sales calls and technical training on Leviton commercial control solutions.
• Coordinate and participate in local and regional trade shows, as required

• Demonstrated success in consistently winning major projects and converting major end user accounts
• Demonstrated strong leadership, relationship-building, and relationship management skills as a Specialist, Technical Sales I at LMS (or comparable)
• Operates with minimum supervision and helps to consistently deliver sales and results
• Viewed by end users and consultants in territory as a key technical resource
• Annual target and results are in the top 50%
• Outstanding oral, written and verbal communication/presentation skills as well as negotiation skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• High level of comfort in communicating with every level of an organization from top level executives to field personnel
• High level of technical expertise, demonstrated by a technical degree and/or multiple years of proven experience in a highly technical industry

• Bachelor’s Degree, technical degree strongly preferred
• 7 to 10+ years’ of experience selling commercial control products or comparable experience selling similar products in the lighting and business control industry

• 50%

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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