Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an Inside Sales Representative / Lighting Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Nashville, TN. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional with experience in inside sales, account management, telemarketing, or lighting products who enjoys building customer relationships and closing business over the phone.
This in-person position offers a strong sales environment with growth potential, commission opportunities, performance-based raises, and the chance to develop long-term client accounts. You will join a collaborative sales team focused on responsive customer service, practical product solutions, and consistent revenue growth. Candidates who enjoy a fast-paced setting, supportive teamwork, and a clear path to earning potential will find this opportunity especially appealing.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle inbound sales inquiries and make outbound calls to follow up on leads and prospects.
- Manage and grow assigned client accounts across designated territories.
- Identify customer needs, recommend appropriate lighting solutions, and provide accurate quotes and order support.
- Use a proprietary CRM system to track opportunities, update client information, and monitor account activity.
- Negotiate pricing and terms to close sales and support revenue growth.
- Collaborate with the sales team on telemarketing campaigns, open order updates, and sales target achievement.
Compensation and Benefits
- Temp-to-hire opportunity.
- Pay range: $20 to $25 per hour plus commission.
- Commission based on growth during the first 90 days.
- Performance-based raises.
- Monday through Friday schedule.
- 8-hour shift.
- Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
- In-person work location in Nashville, TN.
- Manage inside sales activities, including inbound inquiries, outbound follow-up calls, and lead qualification.
- Develop assigned client accounts and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Prepare quotes, respond to order inquiries, and close sales opportunities.
- Track sales activity, opportunities, and account updates in a CRM system.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant sales, account management, telemarketing, or customer-facing experience preferred.
- Experience in inside sales or telemarketing required.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and account management skills.
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Goal-oriented mindset with a drive to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Fluent English communication skills required.
- Driver’s license required.
- Ability to commute to the in-person work location required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with lighting products, lighting sales, or a lighting department environment.
- Spanish proficiency.
- Prior experience using a CRM system to manage opportunities, customer notes, and account activity.
- Background in retail sales, wholesale sales, manufacturing sales, or business development.
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