Sales Assistant

About Barbizon Lighting Company

Barbizon Lighting is a beacon in the entertainment lighting industry, illuminating the path for theatre, television, film, education, and themed environments for almost 80 years. As the foremost supplier of entertainment lighting, rigging, drapery, expendables, and theatrical systems integration, they blend the resourcefulness of a large international corporation with the personalized touch of a small business. Located in Chicago, the Products and Expendables division specializes in furnishing top-tier equipment, expendables, and accessories to a diverse clientele including feature films, professional theatres, broadcast facilities, educational institutions, universities, themed environments, and various other venues.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for sales teams, including preparing quotes, and responding to or forwarding incoming customer inquiries
• Respond to customer inquiries enhancing customer interaction
• Provide expert assistance to clients both in the showroom and via telephone
• Accurate and efficient entry of quotes and meticulous order processing
• Contribute to order fulfillment and proficiently manage customer expectations
• Diligently work towards ensuring timely and accurate invoicing
• Assist in coordinating impactful product demonstrations and related events
• Uphold the standards of a clean, welcoming, and professional showroom
• Assist in order fulfillment and warehouse duties
• Stock checking and inventory management
• Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A film, theatre, or broadcast background would be an asset
• Prior sales experience, spanning 3 to 5 years, would be a distinct advantage
• Warehouse experience
• Experience in the lighting, entertainment, or architectural lighting industry, preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, profit share, and a matching 401k Plan at no cost to the employee
• The Company fully funds healthcare benefits for all full-time employees and dependents
• Affordable vision, pet insurance, additional life insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Pre-tax commuter benefits, and Benefits VIP (a dedicated advocacy group that can help employees and family members resolve benefits issues)
• Fully paid vacation, sick/safe time, and an additional ten paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – the company's largest shareholder is the employee group, currently owning 51% of the company via the ESOP, a qualified retirement plan that extends beneficial ownership to employees at no cost to the participant

Pay

The salary range for this position at the Chicago location is $50,000 to $55,000 (Non-Exempt) per annum, depending upon experience. Extensive industry experience or specific skills that fully match or exceed requirements may increase this range.