Lighting Specialist I – Store Planning & Equipment Services (SDES)

Lighting Specialist I - Store Planning & Equipment Services (SDES)

Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Work Model: Hybrid

Department: Store Design Equipment Services

Make us your BEST Choice! 

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) and the Store Planning and Equipment Services (SDES) department are excited to announce the position for Lighting Specialist I.  This position reports to the Lighting Manager and supports the broader SDES team. This role provides an opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities based on performance and demonstrated aptitude while assisting members in meeting their current and future retail and operational lighting needs.

Key Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct lighting analyses and recommendations to our members to identify opportunities for facility improvement.
• Support project implementation through product sales, quoting, and project tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors from product selection through final installation.
• Provide education and product knowledge on emerging lighting solutions, technologies and industry concepts to our members and AWG team.
• Assist in the development of AutoCAD and Bluebeam documentation.
• Develop relationships with retailers to support sales growth within the lighting department.
• Help members improve lighting performance while reducing installation and lifecycle costs.
• Provide overall support for the Lighting Manager and Store Planners as needed.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Certified Trade School, or Qualified Electrical Training Program with 4–6 years of experience in the lighting or electrical field.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction documents, construction processes, construction management, and related terminology.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical distribution systems, lighting manufacturers, and lighting distribution channels.
• Basic computer proficiency: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF editing.
• Experience with AutoCAD/ Revit and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; self-starter capable of balancing multiple projects and timelines.

Additional Attributes (Preferred but Not Required)

• Experience in lighting sales and lighting design.
• Experience in retail equipment or refrigeration sales/installation.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience or working knowledge of the Oasis Lighting Program.

Personal Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel 7–10 days per month, primarily involving overnight stays.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2024 were $12.1 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

 Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 

• Wellness Program

• Yearly Holiday Bonus