Part Time Lighting Designer

Opening Soon in Altona - Join Our Team Permanent part time Lighting Designer & sales role available at our new store opening in Altona. Note: this is a trade-off between lighting design expertise and retail sales with comprehensive training provided. THE ROLE Join Our Opening Team in Altona and help shape the store from Day One. Based at our brand new Altona store this part time sales and design role will involve working 56 hours over a fortnight including every Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and alternate weekends. Key responsibilities of the role include: - Provide expert professional customer service and product advice to our retail and trade customers in the showroom as well as working on lighting design projects - Build the design business by proactively seeking project opportunities from our retail and trade customers - Nurture client relationships through the entire design process - Read and interpret house and electrical plans to create inspirational lighting designs to suit the customers’ needs and budget - Contribute to the overall presentation of the showroom through merchandising new products, assisting with promotional set ups, and general housekeeping - Keep up to date with the latest technology and trends in design ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will possess the following qualities: - Previous experience in a retail environment, achieving sales targets and working towards budgets - Strong communication skills with the ability to genuinely connect with your customers - An energetic and enthusiastic approach to all aspects of your job - The ability to multi-task and prioritise your work effectively - A strong attention to detail - Previous lighting design work experience or interior design studies favourably looked upon but not essential, however, your passion for lighting and interior design MUST shine through ABOUT BEACON DESIGN STUDIO It’s an exciting time to be working at Beacon Lighting, as we enter into new markets and grow the business year on year. The Beacon Design Studio is a concept designed to provide our clients with expert advice on all their lighting design needs. As a one-stop-shop for renovators, new home buyers, builders, architects and interior designers, our Design Studio will be at the forefront of the latest trends in lighting design. Working with our clients our Lighting Designers will offer an unprecedented service, that is, the Beacon Design Studio. BENEFITS To reward you for your efforts, we offer a competitive rate of pay (including higher rates on weekends), performance based profit share incentives, paid birthday leave and well being days, generous team member discounts, on-site parking, uniform and laundry allowance, and the opportunity to purchase shares through the Beacon Lighting share scheme. Not your average retailer, we have strong cultural values which are at the heart of who we are and what we do, and our rosters will offer you a great work-life balance with every second weekend off To set you up for success, we will invest in extensive ongoing training, including classroom and zoom sessions, on the job training and online learning modules. You will learn all there is to know about customer service and sales at Beacon Lighting, general product knowledge as well as the design studio software all while being supported by the team and fellow Lighting Designers in the business. We will invite you to attend seasonal catalogue launches to give you a sneak peek of upcoming trends and products, and we offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression as well as the opportunity to be invited to further your electrical and design knowledge through a residential lighting design course which is backed by both a recognised Australian University and the IES (The Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand). HOW TO APPLY Click on "Apply Now" and follow the process to complete your application. Please Note A criminal history check may be conducted as part of the application process for roles at Beacon Lighting Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr