Smart Spaces Advisor

about the position

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? Would your friends describe you as genuine, authentic, and passionate? Are you searching for an energetic, innovative, and growing company who (not to toot our own horn, but) has been named to Achiever's 50 Most Engaged Workplaces List for the second year in a row?! If you've been repeatedly nodding throughout this paragraph, then this could be the unique opportunity for you to work from our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in sunny St. Petersburg, Fla. and partner with industry leaders.

As the Smart Spaces Advisor at Power Design, you will be responsible for generating contracts for our AV Smart Spaces Systems division through developing and maintaining client relationships and expanding the company's current customer portfolio. You will review and distribute pricing proposals, serving as a liaison between the client and the estimator for specific requests. In an effort to continually enhance business relationships, the Smart Spaces Advisor will be expected to provide a high level of customer service.

position details/responsibilities

• Create proposals for clients, using D-Tools software, on subjects such as audio/video systems, lighting control systems, motorized shades, custom theaters, etc.
• Coordinate with the design team to develop innovative solutions for customer needs.
• Establish strong relationships with manufacturer representatives.
• Travel to meet with potential clients and discuss design expectations.
• Attend tradeshows and industry trainings to maintain up-to-date product knowledge.

here's what we're looking for

• Minimum 2-5 years prior success in a commission-based sales / business development role.
• Bachelor's Degree and valid driver's license are required.
• Ability to dedicate 50% of time to travel. Travel is currently within Florida, with potential to expand nation-wide.
• Experience in full Audio Visual, Lighting Controls, and Shades, including knowledge of Crestron and Lutron systems is highly preferred.
• Experience in luxury residential housing construction is preferred.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, employees and senior-level leadership.
• Ability to multi-task, handle contract negotiations, and work in a deadline oriented environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.