Showroom Sales Associate - Part Time [No Weekends]
Colonial Electric Supply
A distributor of electrical supplies, providing solutions to commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
Assist customers with lighting design, sales, and order management in a showroom.
12 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
King of Prussia, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Supplies
Lighting Solutions
Power Distribution
Automation Products
Energy Management
Sector Specialisms
Electrical Contracting
General Contracting
Mechanical
Utility
Industrial
OEM Markets
Commercial Construction
Electrical and Telecommunications Contractors
Role
Description
purchase orders
expediting
fixture scheduling
blueprint reading
order management
client sales
Participate in the company Quality System
Selling to and building relationships with clients and assisting them with their Lighting Design.
Placing a purchase order directly with a vendor when appropriate
Including expediting backorders, returns and orders on hold
Follow the company scripted greeting, sales presentation, quotations and cut sheets or other company directives relating to high service levels delivered to a client
Occasionally Open / Close the store (if / when authorized)
Create a target list of architects, interior designers, home builders and follow up to build a book of clients
Specify, price and order custom lamp shades
Selling – Selling should follow the CSD Selling Policy, Process and Procedures
Manage customer appointments via Google Calendars
Walking the showroom floor daily. This will help familiarize you with the stock items, which are regularly changed out.
For example, selling specific manufacturers directed by your manager.
Reading blueprints and creating a fixture schedule, specifications and pricing
Greet walk-in customers, answer phones, entering orders, taking deposits, managing the orders through the entire sale process:
Requirements
ventilation
led layouts
lighting control
jobtrack
multitasking
organized
House-Vac, ventilation and other misc system layouts
Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values
Recessed, Under Cabinet (or lighting LED tape layouts)
Ability to multitask while remaining calm in a highly visible atmosphere
Organizational Support – Highly organized and detail oriented during the customer follow –up process; Service during and after the Sale!
Lighting Control (dimming) and Motorized Shade packages
Warm Tile system layouts
Additional lighting design will be necessary after receiving training in the fields of:
Use of JOBTRACK, our proprietary job management software
Benefits
After a reasonable time following your hire date, 6-8 months, your manager will evaluate your volume of business and make the necessary training adjustments so that you have the full opportunity to maximize your volume.
Smart Home Integration
You will be presented with a variety of sample projects to work on and submit to your manager for review.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1962
Year Established
The company has been providing electrical supply solutions for over six decades, establishing a long-standing reputation in the industry.
Provides solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
A key distributor of electrical materials and services to contractors, engineers, and project managers.
Specializes in electrical supplies for energy, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
Has a strong presence in commercial, residential construction, and industrial projects.
Expanded into renewable energy sectors like solar and energy efficiency projects.
Commitment to quality and timely delivery makes it a preferred supplier for large-scale projects and contractors.
Culture + Values
1925
Years of Service
The company has been dedicated to its mission of providing quality and value-added service since 1925.
When the customer says jump we say how high
Owners only work half a day, but that’s twelve hours
Mission: We will provide Quality and Value Added Service to Our Customers by fully supporting a partnership of our Employees, Our Suppliers and The Community.
Focus on quality of work, excellence of service, and value creation for partners.
Extensive employee training programs to build knowledge and technical expertise.
Family‑owned, promotion from within, respect and work‑life balance.
Environment + Sustainability
No public net zero or formal carbon‑reduction targets found.
No evidence of environmental sustainability goals or results on official channels.
No data‑driven environmental metrics shared by the company.
Inclusion & Diversity
2.5/5 Overall Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company received a diversity & inclusion rating of 2.5 out of 5 according to Glassdoor.
Glassdoor user comments: 'Head HR never there… boss was always quick to jump on the females in the department.'
Company response claimed 'many minority managers and have promoted minority employees into higher paying positions.'