Event and Holiday Lighting Salesperson

Event and Holiday Lighting Salesperson | Blingle! 141

Pay: Anticipated first year total compensation $60,000-75,000 [base + commission]

Preferred start: Immediately

Preferred location: Maple Grove, MN (hybrid role) 

About us
Blingle! Of Greater Minneapolis (West Metro) is a locally owned and operated, nationally backed premier outdoor lighting service provider serving all of Minneapolis and the surrounding communities in the West Metro. We specialize in landscape, patio, holiday, event, and permanent exterior lighting for both homeowners and businesses. This is an exciting ground floor opportunity for the right candidate. You will be part of a dynamic team working in an atmosphere that is fun, customer-centric, success-driven, and highly rewarding. It is our mission to turn our customers' next get-together, holiday party, home, or business into the ideal venue to create unforgettable memories.    

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities 
• Winning attitude 
• Collaboration 
• Mutual respect for all 

About the Role

Blingle! Salespeople are responsible for selling Blingle! services to homeowners or business owners.  A Blingle! Lighting Salesperson, it is this person’s primary duty to help create and inspire customers with designs and matching up the correct product that capture the essence of the event/holiday/setting that is being Blingle’d! The focus is to develop and maintain long term relationships with new and existing clients. The Salesperson is an important member of our high-performing sales team and must be able to work to develop a deep understanding of customer requirements. They will also create & present winning sales proposals. This position could be a great fit for someone who comes from a design or other creative role, thrives in an environment which they can control their earnings, or possibly a strong passion to connect with people and help grow a small local business! This position can be a hybrid role, preferable located in the Maple Grove area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan sales activities and follow up on leads while also foster referral relationships in the area. 
• Meet with homeowners/business owners to plan design for lighting installation 
• Enter information into company software to capture job details and special notes for the installation crew. 
• Capture specific information about the home, including measurements, and take photos to document the project. 
• Create an estimate and an official proposal for the customer that includes a recommendation and an upgrade option whenever possible. 
• Complete required paperwork with customer, including any down payment needed. 
• Follow up with customer the day after the job is completed to check customer satisfaction. 
• Develop relationships with influential professionals in your area with a goal of providing work for their friends, family, clients, etc. 
• Participate in home shows and other marketing activities with the goal of developing leads and selling Blingle! services. 
• Track KPI’s and share with Lighting Project Manager/Owner. 
• Participate in regular sales meetings and webinars. 

Work Environment:

This job operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected hours worked:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (flexible start/end times) unless otherwise specified.  Regular, punctual and consistent attendance is required. This role is intended to be hybrid, where some in-person will be required while much of the work can be done virtually. 

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Strong communication and people skills 
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time
• Operate/use various pieces of office equipment (computer, printer, copier, fax)
• Good organizational skills

Benefits/Perks:

• Company Vehicle
• Company Phone
• Health coverage

Other Duties:

This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The Associate should be able to stand, sit at an office space, see, hear, and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment and computers.  The Associate is exposed to typical office working conditions. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Department at 402.925.3112 ext 4.

This job search function is performed on behalf of Blingle!  an independently owned and operated company, and not Franchisor, HorsePower Brands. Franchisor, HorsePower Brands and its affiliates, including HPB Recruitment LLC, is an independent contractor of Blingle!  and does not have any authority to bind, commit, direct, or otherwise control Blingle! . Neither HorsePower Brands and its affiliates, including HPB Recruitment LLC nor Blingle!  shall be deemed a joint employer of the other’s employees, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture, partnership, fiduciary or agency relationship between the Parties for any purpose. Blingle!  employees shall not be deemed “employees” or “leased” employees of HorsePower Brands for any purpose, in law or equity. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that Applicant is applying for an employment position of Blingle!  and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates], and that if hired, the Applicant shall be an employee of Blingle!  and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that any claims, disputes, causes of action, of any kind, in contract or tort, at law or equity, related to the employment of the Applicant by Blingle! , shall be made against Blingle! , and not HorsePower Brands or its affiliates.

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