Senior Lighting Associate
About The Position
As a Senior Lighting Associate at Power Design Resources (PDR), you will leverage your growing expertise to deliver exceptional lighting solutions for large-scale, multi-phase projects. In this role, you will combine your technical knowledge, customer service skills, and attention to detail to develop accurate, code-compliant lighting packages and support client relationships through all stages of design and delivery. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, where you will work collaboratively with the Estimating, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Internal candidates: Minimum of 2 years in a Lighting Associate role with a Corporate Manager recommendation
- External candidates: Bachelor’s degree (any field) with 3+ years of related sales experience (industry, scope, or product type)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and quotation software (Oasis preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to review, interpret, and prepare project documentation accurately
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external customers
- Strong business acumen and understanding of project financials
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
- ALA’s Lighting Associate (LA) Certification (required within 90 days of hire if not already obtained)
- Self-motivated and driven to continuously learn, improve, and contribute to team goals
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate, competitive, and timely quotes that align with defined project budgets
- Develop detailed bills of materials and fixture schedules for lighting packages
- Review and update project documents, submittals, and correspondence
- Negotiate fixture packages in adherence with departmental standards and best practices
- Support project handoffs and collaboration with the Lighting Operations team
- Maintain a strong understanding of lighting codes, compliance requirements, and safety best practices
- Collaborate with internal partners across Estimating, Engineering, and Operations to strengthen relationships and project alignment
- Identify and act on opportunities to enhance the customer experience through proactive communication and support
- Participate in onboarding and mentoring new team members by sharing best practices and lessons learned
- Practice giving and seeking feedback to support growth, collaboration, and performance improvement
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
