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What are some common challenges Lighting Distributors face when managing client projects?

Lighting Distributors often encounter challenges such as coordinating delivery schedules with tight project timelines, ensuring compatibility of lighting products with clients' technical requirements, and managing inventory to prevent delays. Effective communication with manufacturers, contractors, and end-users is crucial to address specification changes or supply chain issues. Staying up-to-date with the latest lighting technologies and regulations also helps distributors provide valuable guidance to clients and maintain a competitive edge.

What is the difference between Lighting Distributor vs Lighting Sales Representative?

AspectLighting DistributorLighting Sales Representative
CredentialsMay require industry knowledge, sales experienceTypically needs sales skills, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, supplier officesClient sites, showrooms, sales offices
Employer & Industry UsageLighting suppliers, wholesalers, distributorsManufacturers, lighting companies, retailers
Search & Comparison IntentFinding suppliers, distribution servicesLooking for sales reps, product info

Lighting Distributors focus on sourcing and supplying lighting products to retailers or contractors, managing inventory and logistics. Lighting Sales Representatives primarily promote and sell lighting products directly to clients, building relationships and providing product expertise. Both roles require industry knowledge but differ in their core functions and work environments.

What are lighting distributors?

Lighting distributors are companies or individuals who purchase lighting products, such as bulbs, fixtures, and controls, from manufacturers and then sell them to retailers, contractors, or end-users. They play a crucial role in the supply chain by providing access to a wide range of lighting solutions, offering product expertise, and often assisting with logistics and technical support. Lighting distributors can serve commercial, industrial, and residential markets, ensuring customers get the right products for their needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lighting Distributor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lighting Distributor, you need a solid understanding of lighting products, sales techniques, and market trends, often supported by experience in electrical supply or wholesale distribution. Familiarity with inventory management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and product cataloging tools is typically required. Strong negotiation, customer service, and communication skills help build lasting client relationships and resolve issues efficiently. These skills are crucial for maximizing sales opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a competitive edge in the lighting industry.
What cities in Utah are hiring for Lighting Distributor jobs? Cities in Utah with the most Lighting Distributor job openings:

Airport Lighting & Sign Technician Lead

City of Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$29.08 - $38.26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Position Title:
Airport Lighting & Sign Technician Lead
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME
Job Description:
Under supervision of a licensed journey-level electrician, the Airport Lighting and Sign Technician Lead coordinates with airport tenants, Facilities Maintenance Coordinators, Airport Control and all other airport workgroups for the incorporation and maintenance of lighting and electrical systems. Acts as a liaison with the Building Automation Systems group. Serves as a lead worker on assigned shift crew(s).
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.
About the Position:
Lead a team responsible for maintaining the Airport's critical lighting, electrical, and signage systems. This hands-on role provides technical leadership and training, coordinates daily operations, troubleshoots complex lighting control systems, and helps ensure safe, efficient, and reliable airport operations through preventive maintenance, system improvements, and energy conservation initiatives.
Position Hourly Range:
$29.08 - $38.26/hr based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
  • Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
  • A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
  • Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties:
  • Serves as a Lead to Airport Lighting and Sign Technicians who assists with general training and mentorship regarding projects and equipment.
  • Facilitates team's ability to meet project goals and deadlines. Monitors team performance making suggestions to supervisor.
  • Makes recommendations of personnel to be assigned to individual Lighting and Sign projects. May provide back-up support for other work crews when necessary.
  • Develop and carry out training plans for the Airport Lighting and Sign Technicians.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses lighting, sign systems, or equipment malfunctions using various test instruments and tools. Repairs or replaces faulty wiring. Requests or recommends required maintenance of related facilities, buildings and associated equipment related to lighting systems. May request Capital Improvement projects for lighting systems.
  • Identify and troubleshoot issues within the Lighting Control Panel (LCP) and make necessary adjustments and repairs. Monitors, troubleshoots, and adjusts as needed the varying standalone lighting systems.
  • Check daily the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and prioritize urgent tasks and customer needs.
  • Plans, installs, and modifies building lighting distribution systems. Maintains electrical equipment including switches and lighting by making appropriate repairs and adjustments. Including the incorporation of new lighting types, new energy code requirements to utilize occupancy, motion, and vacancy sensors.
  • Coordinates and works closely with the Building Automation Systems group to monitor light levels and make decisions regarding harvesting and lowering light levels to a safe value and still maintain safety standards for the traveling public.
  • Rebuilds various types of equipment such as lighting and distribution equipment, switches, contactors, relays, and related equipment as needed.
  • Reads blueprints and drawings and must be familiar with various methods of design and symbols commonly used in electrical schematics.
  • Maintains accurate records of work performed, time, and materials used. Maintains inventories of equipment and replacement parts. Performs preventive maintenance and creates maintenance schedules. Recommends material procurement.
  • Works with contractors and may inspect their work to ensure compliance with Airport specifications. Works closely with tenants and vendors in leased area to meet lighting needs and make repairs during hours that will not interfere with business activity.
  • May operate heavy equipment, including aerial platform vehicles, trenchers, and backhoes to perform assigned tasks.
  • Designs, implements, and monitors lighting energy conservation measures. Works closely with the Building Automations programmers to implement cost saving controls.
  • Assembles illuminating devices into sign boxes. Constructs specialty Airport signs and provides backup support for sign shop crews when necessary.
  • Practices safe procedures outlined by the Department of Airports, OSHA and National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Uses computer software to run Building Automation Software and to input and track maintenance data.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four years' experience working on computer-controlled lighting systems, artwork lighting, and specialty lighting. Preference given to Airport experience and knowledge of airport lighting control systems.
  • Knowledge of working with energized circuits.
  • Knowledge of electrical wiring, electrical controls, and lighting systems. Must be familiar
  • with the proper use of hand tools commonly used in the electrical trade and have general mechanical ability.
  • Knowledge of building and electrical codes.
  • Experience driving heavy excavation equipment.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, depending on needs of the assigned department.

Working Conditions:
  • Moderately heavy physical activity. May be required to lift, pull, or push moderately heavy weights. May have to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Extreme exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, and grease. May be exposed to heights, and voltages in excess of 5,000 volts.
  • Subject to callback, shift work, emergency work requirements and other nonstandard working hour assignments.
  • Considerable stress due to conflict with customer deadlines, time constraints of tenants and airport operations, emergency deadlines and situations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Airport
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40