Job#: 3030039

Job Description:

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

A driven and self-motivated Lighting Sales Representative is sought to support a Consumer and Industrial (C&I) customer base across Western Alabama. This role is for a sales professional who is effective in the field, building relationships, and proactively identifying opportunities. Prior lighting experience is not required; training will be provided for candidates with strong sales aptitude and a willingness to learn. This position includes a mix of office and field work, with an emphasis on customer engagement and territory development.

• Manage and grow a sales territory across Western Alabama.
• Spend approximately 60% of time meeting with customers and 30-40% in the Tuscaloosa office.
• Build relationships with a wide range of customers, including retail locations, commercial customers, and large industrial plants.
• Sell lighting solutions ranging from single light bulb purchases to large-scale lighting upgrades.
• Support LED lighting upgrades for existing customers.
• Prospect for new business through a mix of warm leads, customer referrals, cold calling, and in-person outreach.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers while identifying new opportunities.
• Effectively manage territory travel and mileage with personal accountability.
• Learn and stay current on lighting products, programs, and utility offerings.

Experience: 3–5 years of sales experience.

Additional Requirements: Must have access to a personal vehicle; mileage will be reimbursed. The candidate must be comfortable approaching new customers and engaging in face-to-face sales. The role requires a highly self-motivated and proactive individual who does not require constant direction. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are necessary, along with a willingness and aptitude to learn lighting products and utility programs.

• Experience in utilities, lighting, or electrical sales.
• Background selling to commercial or industrial customers.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency or LED technology.

This is an onsite role based out of the Tuscaloosa office, involving significant local travel throughout Western Alabama. The position offers a balanced mix of office responsibilities and field sales activity.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00/hr to $35.00/hr. Please note that this is a contract role and benefits may differ from full-time positions.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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