Specification Sales Associate in Baltimore, Maryland at Lighting Environments & Environments

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

A company is nothing without its people. And our culture? That’s our personality—it’s the unique mix of who we are and how we show up for each other. It shapes how we work together and makes this more than just a job.

At Lighting Environments, you’re not just here to do a task—you’re part of a team. We value curiosity, collaboration, and initiative. You play a direct role in shaping the experience for your colleagues, our partners, and our clients.

That means building relationships, communicating openly, lifting others up, and giving grace when life (or mistakes) happen. We own it, learn from it, and move forward—together. It takes all of us to make this a great place to work, and we’re glad you’re here.

MORE SPECIFICALLY, WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Specification Sales Associate focuses on commercial lighting sales through cultivating architectural specifications related to commercial lighting needs and by establishing and developing relationships with architectural firms, engineering firms, interior designers, and other clients in the Maryland and/or District of Columbia markets. Additionally, this role may also support Furne opportunities, as needed, with primary emphasis on specification lighting sales.

A day in the life of a Specification Sales Associate may include the following:

• Building relationships, through excellent customer service and meeting agreed upon response times, with interior designers, architectural firms, and engineering firms in the assigned territory
• Regularly travel throughout the assigned DMV territory to visit clients, attend industry events, conduct presentations, and support project opportunities
• Proactively servicing clients’ ongoing commercial lighting needs, developing a needs/wants-based understanding of each customer’s business requirements
• Creating favorable specifications, including designing lighting plans as needed
• Maintaining orderly paper job files and/or digital customer database
• Gathering accurate market intelligence to provide value-added solutions from a technical perspective
• Identifying and analyzing business opportunities, including developing and implementing sales strategies through traditional avenues and promotion across digital platforms, to increase sales with the end goal to specify and close jobs
• Working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, such as members of the Controls Department or Environments, to maximize the total share of a construction project
• In conjunction with the Quotes Department, negotiating and closing commercial projects with electrical contractors and distributors
• Attending product demonstrations and other product launches or information sessions to stay abreast of the latest industry developments, trends, and technology
• And last, but not least, everyone is expected to step up and help when needed. So, you can plan on performing other duties as assigned.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT FOR THIS ROLE

• You are motivated and driven with high-energy and a positive attitude. You’re ready to take on the world! Well… at least the world within your work.
• You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and creating solutions. And if you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find one.
• You use an intellectual arsenal of logical, business-minded thinking to determine next steps, actions, and plans.
• You tend to have a competitive drive, never losing sight of the end game and always have a target you’re trying to achieve. You may be prone to maintaining a to-do list and absolutely love to check off completed tasks.
• You have the power of persuasion. You articulate your thoughts logically and in a way that others pick up what you’re putting down. Wait a second…Did I write that, or did you just convince me?
• You love to wheel and deal, giving and taking until you’ve reached a mutually satisfying solution.
• You like helping people out! Whether it’s an internal or external customer, you take pride in the relationship you’ve cultivated and meeting their needs.
• Your wheels are always turning. You enjoy collecting information and evaluating it from different angles to identify trends and draw a conclusion.
• You pay attention to the details…all of them. No dot-less i’s or cross-less t’s get past you.
• You use language skills like a multitool; absorbing and dispersing information, articulating thoughts, and exchanging ideas through both written and verbal forms. You listen actively, write concisely, and speak clearly.
• You are patient, level-headed, and cool under pressure. When things change, it’s no biggie. You just roll with the punches and reprioritize.
• You are honest with yourself and receive feedback to know what areas you wish to improve. You enjoy pushing yourself to learn something new, whether in a structured, formal setting or exposure in day-to-day activities. You never miss a chance to grow.

Compensation

The information below reflects the anticipated initial base salary range. Should an employment offer be extended, the base salary offered will account for several factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, education, certifications, etc. Depending on an individual's job-relevant qualifications, the range may be exceeded.

In addition to base salary, these positions are bonus eligible. Our incentive compensation plan is based upon annual sales performance.

• Specification Sales Associate: $80,000 - $95,000 base salary, plus a competitive sales bonus plan
• Senior Specification Sales Associate: $100,000 - $115,000 base salary, plus a competitive sales bonus plan

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a wide array of competitive work perks, beyond attractive salaries.

Benefits on Day 1:

• On-site gym and personal training sessions
• Company paid holidays, including a generous year-end holiday break (number varies year-to- year, dependent upon how holidays fall within the calendar year)

Benefits on the first of the month, following 60 days of employment:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, with offerings at the Individual Employee,
• Employee plus Child, Employee plus Children, and Family level
• A health reimbursement account to cover your medical deductible
• Company-paid group term life and AD&D insurance for you
• Additional voluntary life, AD&D, STD, and LTD coverages for you and your dependents
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan options with up to a 4% employer match

Other benefits include:

• 2 weeks of paid parental leave (additional 10 weeks for birthing parents) after 6 months of employment
• Self-managed paid time off
• Plus, allowances for in-home internet service, cell phone expenses, and vehicle maintenance

A job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Job Title: Specification Sales Associate

Type of Role: Individual Contributor

Reports to: Vice President of Specification Sales & Partner

Date Revised: March 16, 2026

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, YOU HAVE

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2-3 years of experience in customer service, direct sales, or another related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Must be comfortable with in-person customer responsibilities and frequent travel throughout the DMV area (DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia). This role is best suited for a road warrior who enjoys being out in the field building relationships. Note: Your driving record may be subject to review.

BONUS POINTS FOR HAVING

• An associate degree in Science, Arts and/or Business Administration
• Experience using Oasis ERP system
• Knowledge of commercial lighting or experience in the industry