Lighting Specialist

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future. 

At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers. 

Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work. 

If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you. 

Join one. Grow with many. 

Lighting Specialists work closely with contractors to fully understand their projects lighting needs. As knowledgeable sales professionals, they provide expert recommendations and solutions that help customers achieve successful project outcomes.

 

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through proactive customer engagement, suggestive selling, and strong product knowledge.
• Identify, clarify, and understand customer needs to guide them toward the best product and project solutions.
• Expand sales by developing new contractor relationships and strengthening existing accounts.
• Prepare lighting designs for residential, custom, and commercial projects
• Take initiative and confidently lead customer interactions from start to finish.
• Stay current on new products, industry trends, and market conditions.
• Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly, effectively, and with a solutions-focused approach.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales and customer service.
• A proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Experience in interior design is considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new software tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of construction process is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (bilingual in French/English considered an asset).

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing