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Lighting Showroom Manager

The Kendall Group
United States, Indiana, Fort Wayne
May 23, 2025
Lighting Showroom Manager About The Kendall Group Kendall Lighting, a member of The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Lighting Showroom Manager position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary: Reporting to the General/Territory Manager, the Showroom Manager is responsible for total branch performance in accordance with company policy and procedures, including Customers, Operations, Store profitability, and management/development of staff. The Showroom Manager will work alongside location associates to optimize workflow and meet location objectives. Exciting work you will do: The essential duties and responsibilities of the Lighting Showroom Manager will consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for internal and external customer requirements for delivery of products and/or service As a leader model Service Excellence with your team Provide leadership, direction, growth, and mentoring Adhere to company values and foster a culture of belonging and recognition Build strong connections to our customers and service delivery Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous improvement, learning, and development Lead and develop Showroom while supporting efforts to effectively grow sales Define fiscal responsibility and accountability for location Responsible for oversight of receiving, physical inventory, and shipment of products Set goals and objectives for location Perform all the functions at the location as needed Perform other duties as assigned Competencies you possess: Service Excellence Results, Action Oriented Accountability and Responsibility Teamwork and Collaboration Developing Talent Managerial Courage Building Team Morale Process Management Planning and Organizing Inspiring & Motivating Others Awareness of the needs of others What you'll need: Experience: 2 years of customer service, sales and management experience Education: High School Diploma or GED Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to utilize company business system (ERP); analyze and understand business system data Organization Skills: Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-tasking and shift priorities as needed Cross-functional skills: Works well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; excellent negotiating skills; excellent presentation skills, strong interpersonal and customer service skills; high degree of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information Leadership: Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear Ability to lift/move/carry up to 25lbs. Ability to stand for 8 hours a day Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a manufacturer or warehouse Travel: Must be able to travel locally Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Qualifications we prefer but don't require: Work Experience: 3 years of customer service, sales and management experience; 2 years' lighting showroom sales experience; product knowledge of related manufacturers, applications and pricing structures The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.