Maia Whittet
Summary
I am a dedicated sales consultant who loves contributing to a team while working autonomously to deliver the best service to clients.
I am hard working, have excellent communication and organisation skills. I pay attention to detail and always clarify customer needs.
I have a clear and proven understanding of the specifications market and am motivated to learn new skills in a new sales area.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer and Specifier
Toulouse Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Designed and implemented lighting solutions for specific locations and situations
- Worked with architects, engineers and contractors to provide the best fixture options and costings
- Attended site meetings, produced detailed lighting plans and schedules
Sales Consultant
Aesthetics Lighting
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Created and delivered sales presentations on product features and market data
- Conducted sales calls to architects and engineers in assigned sales territory
- Initiated new business through cold calls and follow-up appointments
- Demonstrated various lighting options and ranges to customers, outlying benefits and advantages and clarifying specifications to find the right solution.
- Delivered internal reports on calls, prospects, quotes and sales
- Developed key client relationships with design solutions that met requirements and budget constraints while maintaining quality and design intent
- Specifying fixtures and provided clear details for installation and implementation of design concepts
- Worked alongside team members, including contractors and vendors to resolve issues quickly and effectively
- Provided lighting designs and layouts for home owners.
- Lighting showroom consultations with clients and walk-in customers
Sales Consultant
Lighting Pacific Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Worked with wholesaler providers and electricians, as well as end-users
- Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with architects and wholesalers in assigned sales territory
- Followed up with existing customers to provide any additional support and address any concerns
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
Sales Consultant
Inlite
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Consultant
Aesthetics Lighting
01.2008 - 09.2010
Education
Graduate Certificate - Science And Technology
Massey University
Auckland, AUK2014
Diploma in Technical Production - Lighting, Set, Costume, Sound Design & Management
Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School
Wellington, WGN2002
Skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Self driven and motivated
- Lighting design and specification
- Excellent customer service
- Strong product and technical knowledge
- Comfortable working independently and in a team
- Design conception through to installation
Timeline
Lighting Designer and Specifier
Toulouse Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2022
Sales Consultant
Aesthetics Lighting
01.2013 - 02.2014
Sales Consultant
Inlite
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Consultant
Lighting Pacific Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2011
Sales Consultant
Aesthetics Lighting
01.2008 - 09.2010
Graduate Certificate - Science And Technology
Massey University
Diploma in Technical Production - Lighting, Set, Costume, Sound Design & Management
Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School
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