Sales - Project Manager

Hammerton is a leading American designer/manufacturer of custom decorative lighting for the hospitality, commercial and residential markets. We are known as a major design innovator in our industry, and we’re rapidly growing. Our in-house blown and kiln-fired glass capabilities, combined with our expertise in metal fabrication and machining, make us uniquely capable of addressing the needs of the design industry’s most discerning clients.  Hammerton lighting can be found in leading five-star hotels and resorts, award-winning restaurants and many of the most beautiful homes in North America.

The Sales Project Manager position is responsible for maintaining high product knowledge for the sales staff, controlling the flow of custom quotes to presales engineering, and managing high-value projects. This position acts as a resource for the sales team for questions on custom fixtures and can determine whether a custom fixture quote is viable for engineering and production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist sales in product knowledge gaps.
• Responsible for outlining project timelines and relaying information to scheduling department.
• Outlining and managing projects from quoting to sales and then released into manufacturing.
• Assist Engineering and Quotes team with development of product.
• Responsible for adherence to strict design requirements.
• Executing against customer expectations.
• Keeping projects on time and on budget.
• Communicating to sales and customers project setbacks, design challenges, and design change requirements.
• Responsible for exploration of new materials and techniques as it relates to custom products through the residential channel.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of project management experience preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and lighting specs.
• Working knowledge of skilled trades helpful.
• Must have general construction knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills with a proven ability to explain complex information thoroughly and effectively to others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong ability to build rapport and trust with others within and out of the company.
• Deliver clear and concise information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.