Inside Sales Specialist

LaFace and McGovern, Inc. was established in 1977 and is considered the leader in the lighting and controls market in both Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. L&M has been dedicated to serving the customer base within the lighting community for more than 49 years with offices in Bethel Park, PA; Altoona, PA; and Huntington, WV. L&M is seeking an

INSIDE SALES SPECIALIST

to support our Altoona sales and spec team, working with distributors, contractors, and specifiers to provide outstanding product knowledge and customer service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand project budgets and provide competitive, accurate quotations with same-day turnaround.
• Maximize sales opportunities and profitability for the agency by delivering exceptional service and rapid customer support.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of lighting and control products to effectively support non bid project business
• Be able to compare and cross products across competitive lines.
• Generate accurate project estimates and quotations promptly to support fast-moving customer timelines.
• Review and submit purchase orders accurately and efficiently; proactively monitor orders and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on schedule.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, specifiers, engineers, architects, contractors, and the entire client base through responsive communication and reliable support.

Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional, detail-oriented customer service skills and likeability
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, technology/engineering-oriented environment
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the lighting/electrical industry
• Extensive computer skills

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Robust compensation package includes health and dental insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Altoona, PA 16601