Outside Stock Sales Position

Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Markets

Compensation
Commensurate with Experience

Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Profit Sharing, 401K,
Accrued Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays

Employment Type
Full-Time

Summary
Chesapeake Lighting, the preeminent lighting representative in the Baltimore/Washington DC market, has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales position. This position will expand the rapidly growing Stock Sales Division of our company. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and product education at Electrical Distributor branch locations in a geographical zone. This position is a foundation to establish a rewarding career in the rapidly expanding LED lighting industry.

Important characteristics possessed by a successful candidate are adaptive learning, exceptional customer service skills, and ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently.

Job Description

• Establish and maintain a call schedule for key customer branch locations.
• Provide training to the branch personnel to sell their lighting inventory.
• Promote new products by the weekly introduction of marketing collateral provided-promotional flyers, stock guides, and price books.
• Increase overall stock sales (defined as lighting products on the shelf at customer locations or CDC’s)
• Participate in distributor marketing activities such as counter days and other customer facing events.
• Work with distributor and contractor contacts to hunt, develop, and sell discretionary job opportunities, which may include visiting job sites or providing lighting layouts.
• Provide quotes to distribution for discretionary opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma with some college preferred.
• Previous experience in Sales.
• Must be a team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current model automobile and good driving record.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.

If interested in applying, please send your confidential resume to: [email protected]

Chesapeake Lighting is an EEO Employer

Junior Accountant

Compensation
Based on Experience

Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Profit Sharing, 401K,
Accrued Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays

Employment Type
Part-Time

Summary
Chesapeake Lighting is a leader in the commercial lighting industry looking for an initiative-taker to fill a Junior Accountant position. As asales representative for lighting fixture and lighting controls manufacturers, Chesapeake Lighting is a sales intermediary between our customers and the lighting manufacturers we represent. We strive to raise the standards of our industry through technical expertise, exceptional service, and a strong commitment to business ethics.
As a Junior Accountant, you will work under the supervision of the Controller to perform various accounting tasks, such as commission reconciliations, turning purchase orders into invoices, communicating with co-workers and manufacturers, and reconciling general ledger accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile vendor commissions between the manufacturers monthly payments and Chesapeake Lightings internal ordering system.
• Assist in maintaining financial records and general ledgers by recording transactions, journal entries, and adjustments accurately and timely.
• Prepare and process invoices, bills, expense reports, and other financial documents for payment or reimbursement, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal departments, external vendors, and auditors to provide information, resolve issues, and support the timely completion of financial audits and reviews.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting enhancements to accounting systems, workflows, and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial information, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Accounting principles
• Data entry
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Teamwork

If interested in applying, please send your confidential resume to: [email protected]

Chesapeake Lighting is an EEO Employer