Careers at Barbizon
Barbizon Lighting opened its doors in 1947 and became the world’s leading entertainment and architectural lighting systems integrator and equipment supplier with ten offices worldwide. Our employees receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that include the following:
- Full Insurance Coverage
- 401K program with employer matching plan
- ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan)
If you possess the skills and/or experience that would help you succeed in designing, selling, and installing the tools for technical production, send us a letter of introduction and your resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Barbizon Lighting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Barbizon Lighting Company's office in Denver, CO, is seeking a full-time Field Service Technician for immediate hire to work in Salt Lake City, UT. This full-time position offers a great opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. We specialize in theatrical/stage lighting and TV Studio production with an ever-growing focus on architectural and creative lighting solutions. Applicants should enjoy a challenge and learning something new every day. We are a company built on quality and excellence and are always looking for new talent. This position will be based in Salt Lake City with travel likely throughout Barbizon Lighting’s western territory.
Responsibilities
- Customer service via phone and email for lighting equipment
- Installation, commissioning, and programming of new lighting control systems
- Provide training for end-users and colleagues
- Troubleshooting, service, and support for lighting control systems and fixtures
- Generate, maintain, and organize related files
- Maintain factory certification with Barbizon’s industry partners
- Stay up to date on industry trends and manufacturer product offerings
- Advise systems integrators on system design
- Evaluate project site conditions and status
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong working knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging
- Understanding of standard control protocols (DMX, RDM, sACN, etc)
- The ability to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with computer networking
- Self-motivated but able to collaborate with others
- Strong aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to prioritize and work well with time constraints
- Interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in communication with a broad range of personnel and personality types.
- Comfortable working in active construction sites and other high-pressure environments.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Background in Film, Theater, or Broadcast Industries
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam or other CAD software
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Safe practices when dealing with high voltages
- Computer literate with data entry experience
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Barbizon Light of New England, located in Woburn, MA, seeks a full-time Systems Integrator to join our team.
Barbizon’s Systems Division specializes in designing and integrating Lighting and Rigging Systems for theatre, broadcast facilities, themed environments, bridges, museums – you name it.
The Systems Integrator is a creative problem solver with experience in entertainment lighting and rigging and a thorough knowledge of technical production. They meet with clients, ask productive, penetrating questions, and listen carefully to the answers to gain a deep understanding of the client’s mission and objectives. They then design and integrate a solution that meets or exceeds the client’s mission from an operational, logistical, and financial perspective.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify project opportunities
- Develop and implement strategies to place Barbizon in the best position possible to earn the client’s trust and ultimately, the right to perform the work
- Design, integrate, and sell innovative and efficient solutions to our client’s lighting, rigging, and control challenges
- Respond to requests for design-build projects, project proposals, and bids in the public and private sectors
- Generate sales of products and services offered by Barbizon Lighting
- Work closely with Barbizon’s project management and technical service teams as they execute the installation and startup of lighting and rigging systems
- Strong technical background in theatre and/or broadcast environments
- Extensive knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging systems
- Able to design, layout and integrate lighting and rigging systems, understanding how they will be sold, delivered and installed
- Excellent project planning skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Proven sales cultivation and closing skills
- Understanding of construction documentation
Barbizon Lighting Company, a leading name in the entertainment lighting industry, is seeking a full-time warehouse coordinator for our Alexandria, VA location.
The Warehouse Coordinator, reporting to the purchasing agent, holds responsibility for overseeing warehouse operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role involves effective communication and collaboration to achieve optimal storage and shipping outcomes.
Job Duties:
- Receive, label, and store incoming materials and supplies in the warehouse.
- Validate received goods against purchase orders.
- Retrieve materials from warehouse inventory for fulfilling orders/requests.
- Manage truck deliveries, including loading and unloading.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to Sales and Systems departments.
- Conduct physical inventories, update database, and rearrange materials as needed.
- Coordinate overall warehouse operations, maintaining a safe and organized facility.
- Receive direct supervision from the purchasing agent.
- Manage inventory of commonly used items in the warehouse.
- Develop and execute short-term and long-term warehouse planning.
- Provide assistance in various areas as required.
- Proficient in inventory control and computerized inventory databases.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
- Capable of lifting objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Comfortable with climbing ladders and performing tasks at heights.
- Willingness to respond to emergencies outside of regular hours.
- Ability to work independently.
- Five years of relevant experience.
Barbizon Lighting Company's office in Denver, CO, is seeking a full-time Field Service Technician for immediate hire. This full-time position offers a great opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. We specialize in theatrical/stage lighting and TV Studio production with an ever-growing focus on architectural and creative lighting solutions. Applicants should enjoy a challenge and learning something new every day. We are a company built on quality and excellence and are always looking for new talent. This position will be based in Denver with travel likely throughout Barbizon Lighting’s western territory.
Responsibilities
- Customer service via phone and email for lighting equipment
- Installation, commissioning, and programming of new lighting control systems
- Provide training for end-users and colleagues
- Troubleshooting, service, and support for lighting control systems and fixtures
- Generate, maintain, and organize related files
- Maintain factory certification with Barbizon’s industry partners
- Stay up to date on industry trends and manufacturer product offerings
- Advise systems integrators on system design
- Evaluate project site conditions and status
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong working knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging
- Understanding of standard control protocols (DMX, RDM, sACN, etc)
- The ability to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with computer networking
- Self-motivated but able to collaborate with others
- Strong aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to prioritize and work well with time constraints
- Interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in communication with a broad range of personnel and personality types.
- Comfortable working in active construction sites and other high-pressure environments.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Background in Film, Theater, or Broadcast Industries
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam or other CAD software
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Safe practices when dealing with high voltages
- Computer literate with data entry experience
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Barbizon Lighting Company's office in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a full-time Field Service Technician for immediate hire. This full-time position offers a great opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. We specialize in theatrical/stage lighting and TV Studio production with an ever-growing focus on architectural and creative lighting solutions. Applicants should enjoy a challenge and learning something new every day. We are a company built on quality and excellence and are always looking for new talent. This position will be based in either Dallas or Houston, with travel likely throughout Barbizon Texas’s territory.
Responsibilities
- Customer service via phone and email for lighting equipment
- Installation, commissioning, and programming of new lighting control systems
- Provide training for end-users and colleagues
- Troubleshooting, service, and support for lighting control systems and fixtures
- Generate, maintain, and organize related files
- Maintain factory certification with Barbizon’s industry partners
- Stay up to date on industry trends and manufacturer product offerings
- Advise systems integrators on system design
- Evaluate project site conditions and status
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong working knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging
- Understanding of standard control protocols (DMX, RDM, sACN, etc)
- The ability to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with computer networking
- Self-motivated but able to collaborate with others
- Strong aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to prioritize and work well with time constraints
- Interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in communication with a broad range of personnel and personality types.
- Comfortable working in active construction sites and other high-pressure environments.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Background in Film, Theater, or Broadcast Industries
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam or other CAD software
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Safe practices when dealing with high voltage
- Computer literate with data entry experience
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Barbizon Lighting Company's office in Denver, CO, is looking for a full-time Field Service Technician for immediate hire to be located in the Salt Lake City, UT area. This full-time position offers a great opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. We specialize in theatrical/stage lighting and TV Studio production with an ever-growing focus on architectural and creative lighting solutions. Applicants should enjoy a challenge and learning something new every day. We are a company built on quality and excellence and are always looking for new talent. This position will be based in either Dallas or Houston, with travel likely throughout Barbizon Texas’s territory.
Responsibilities
- Customer service via phone and email for lighting equipment
- Installation, commissioning, and programming of new lighting control systems
- Provide training for end-users and colleagues
- Troubleshooting, service, and support for lighting control systems and fixtures
- Generate, maintain, and organize related files
- Maintain factory certification with Barbizon’s industry partners
- Stay up to date on industry trends and manufacturer product offerings
- Advise systems integrators on system design
- Evaluate project site conditions and status
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong working knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging
- Understanding of standard control protocols (DMX, RDM, sACN, etc)
- The ability to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with computer networking
- Self-motivated but able to collaborate with others
- Strong aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to prioritize and work well with time constraints
- Interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in communication with a broad range of personnel and personality types.
- Comfortable working in active construction sites and other high-pressure environments.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Background in Film, Theater, or Broadcast Industries
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam or other CAD software
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Safe practices when dealing with high voltage
- Computer literate with data entry experience
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Barbizon Lighting Company's office in Alexandria, VA is looking for a full-time Service Technician for immediate hire. This full-time position offers a great opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. We specialize in theatrical/stage lighting and TV Studio production with an ever-growing focus on architectural and creative lighting solutions. Applicants should enjoy a challenge and learning something new every day. We are a company built on quality and excellence and are always looking for new talent.
Responsibilities
- Installation, Service, and Maintenance of Lighting Control Systems
- Troubleshooting, Service, and Support for Lighting Control Systems
- Customer Service via Phone and email for Lighting Equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized service space
- Generate, maintain and organize related files
- Deliver goods to technicians and project managers in the field as needed
- Perform system commissioning tasks-as needed
- Perform End-user training as needed
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Self-motivated, but able to collaborate with others
- Ability to prioritize and work well with time constraints
- Knowledgeable of Entertainment lighting and repair
- Good communication skills
- Ability to lift 70lbs.
- Theater or film equipment knowledge
- Understanding of basic electronics
- Use of a Multi Meter
- Use of antistatic mat and electrostatic dissipation
- Understanding of power - AC v DC
- Standard voltage ranges
- Safe practices when dealing with voltage
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
- Computer Literate with Data Entry Experience
Barbizon Lighting's office in Alexandria, VA is looking for a full-time Systems Integrator for our Systems Division.
Barbizon’s Systems Division specializes in Design and Integration of Lighting and Rigging Systems for theatres, broadcast facilities, themed environments, bridges, buildings – you name it.
The Systems Integrator is a creative problem solver with experience in entertainment lighting and rigging as well as a thorough knowledge of technical production. They will meet with clients, ask productive, penetrating questions and listen carefully to the answers in order to gain a deep understanding of the client’s mission and objectives. They will then design and contract a solution that meets or exceeds the client’s mission from operational, logistical, and financial perspectives.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify project opportunities, develop and implement strategies to place Barbizon in the best position possible to earn the client’s trust and ultimately the right to perform the work
- Design, specify and contract innovative and efficient solutions to our client’s lighting, rigging, and control challenges
- Respond to requests for design-build projects, project proposals, and bids in both public and private sectors
- Generate sales of products and services offered by Barbizon Lighting
- Coordinate project work and installation with Barbizon’s project management and technician teams
- Extensive knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging systems
- Understanding of the integration and installation of lighting and rigging systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven sales and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project planning skills
- Strong technical background in theater and/or broadcast environments
- Understanding of construction documentation preferred
Barbizon Lighting Company's Alexandria, VA office is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sales Assistant to join our Products and Expendables group full-time. The Products and Expendables division specializes in furnishing top-tier equipment, expendables, and accessories to a diverse clientele, including feature films, professional theatres, broadcast facilities, educational institutions, universities, themed environments, and various other venues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Efficiently manage the processing of quotes and orders for Sales Associates' client accounts.
- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service.
- Serve as a bridge for seamless internal and external communication.
- Provide expert assistance to clients both in our showroom and via telephone.
- Accurate entry of quotes and meticulous order processing.
- Contribute to order fulfillment and proficiently manage customer expectations.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication of the highest caliber.
- Demonstrated excellence in time management and adept handling of concurrent priorities.
- Strong foundational computer skills, encompassing Microsoft Office suite.
- A film, theatre, or broadcast background would be a valuable asset.
- Prior sales experience, spanning 3-5 years, would be a distinct advantage.
Barbizon Lighting's Western Operations seeks a self-starting individual to fill a full-time position as Sales Assistant.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Participate as part of a team to increase overall sales by recognizing and acting on opportunities.
- Perform administrative duties, assisting with the flow of communication throughout Barbizon’s Western Region.
- Maintain and grow existing customer relationships by providing exceptional customer service.
- Provide assistance to the sales team where needed, in all steps of the sales process, with the goal of helping sales and profits grow.
- Fulfill customer needs by responding to incoming requests via phone calls, email, or walk-ins.
- Determine customer needs and prepare quotations within established guidelines.
- Negotiate with customers and vendors, finalize sales, and manage customer expectations.
- Follow-up with leads and customers to determine the status of open quotations.
- Order Entry - Process paperwork accurately and quickly to ensure terms and deadlines are being met.
- Update customers on order status by providing shipment notifications, tracking updates, and backorder status.
- Prevent and solve problems with customer orders.
- Update and maintain internal databases, including Excel spreadsheets, CRM, and order entry/accounting systems.
- General answering of phones and routing calls.
- Proactively contact existing customers via phone or email to maintain and grow long-term relationships.
- Log and perpetuate accurate records of communication with leads, customers, vendors, and other employees.
- Act as backup for key customer accounts when other team members are unavailable.
- Distribution of meeting minutes.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-sufficient, reliable, and accountable.
- Committed to accurate, thorough, and exemplary work.
- Ability to manage multiple action items and requests.
- Able to take ownership of potential issues before they become a problem and commit to follow-through until the issue is resolved.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers.
- Friendly, positive, enthusiastic, team player.
- See challenges as an opportunity for growth.
- Know what is possible – under-promise and over-deliver.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Familiarity and general understanding of entertainment lighting equipment.
- Previous experience working in the entertainment industry.
- Experience working in phone sales, and/or customer service.
- General computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.
- Experience with order fulfillment software and/or CRM software are a plus.
Barbizon Lighting Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Regional Sales Manager for our Northeastern Region (Barbizon’s New York City, Boston, and Chicago offices.) This candidate could be based in any of the three locations (New York City preferred).
Barbizon is the leading supplier of entertainment lighting, rigging, drapery, expendables, and theatrical systems integration. We have served the theatre, television, film, educational, and themed environment industries with distinction for over 75 years. We're an international corporation with a small company atmosphere.
Overall Responsibility: The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for leading and developing a successful sales team and ensuring exceptional customer service in the Products and Expendables department. They will provide direction and support to the Sales Department, working closely with the Director of Sales and Director of Operations to develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies. They will be responsible for setting clear objectives, meeting budget targets, and ensuring the proper execution of company policies and guidelines. In addition, they will play a key role in motivating and coaching the sales team, building a positive and productive work environment, and contributing to the company's overall success.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a business plan and strategies to maintain existing customers, attract new customers, and increase sales volume and profitability.
- Ensure exceptional customer service to existing key accounts.
- Review and approve orders within established guidelines to ensure accurate information is being provided to customers.
- Manage the day-to-day sales activities.
- Coordinate communication across departments (Accounting, Warehouse, Purchasing, etc.) to facilitate a smooth operational process in coordination with the Director of Operations.
- Work with Accounting to manage cash flow, financial reporting, and revenue/expenses.
- Provide continuous training and ensure the department complies with all company policies and guidelines in coordination with the Director of Eastern Region of Sales and Director of Operations.
- Improve product knowledge and sales skills through ongoing training for all sales personnel.
- Review the sales activity of existing office accounts.
- Attend trade shows/create and implement sales opportunities through seminars, open houses, trade associations, etc. to generate new business.
- Provide sales quotas to sales representatives.
- Prepare and host weekly sales meetings.
- Lead the sales team by determining customer pricing, discounts, incentives, etc., and creating individual sales action plans for each sales representative.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of sales quarterly action plans.
- Motivate, coach, and mentor the sales team, building a positive and productive work environment.
- Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum profitability and productivity.
- Reinforce and support manufacturer and vendor relationships.
- Contribute to the company's overall success by fostering teamwork and collaboration among team members.
- Hire and evaluate new employees in coordination with the Director of HR, Director of Eastern Region of Sales, and Director of Operations.
- Travel as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct the sales team to achieve sales goals.
- Proficient in proven sales strategies and methods.
- Visionary and forward-thinking mindset to create new sales strategies.
- Detail-oriented and goal-focused with excellent time management skills.
- Outgoing personality with great interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with customers and coworkers.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to communicate effectively with the sales team and other coworkers.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Excellent initiative, self-discipline, and decision-making skills.
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to build a positive and productive work environment.
- The ability to effectively learn and utilize new software applications as needed.
- At least 5 years of sales experience in the entertainment field and/or retail/customer service-oriented positions.
- 5 or more years in a leadership role managing sales representatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, experience with Salesforce or other CRMs preferred but not required.
Barbizon Capitol is in search of an ambitious individual with a production background and a solid grasp of technical expertise. This role entails driving and nurturing business relationships with both new and existing clients in a fast-paced, ever-changing industry.
The responsibilities associated with this position encompass, but are not restricted to:
- Collaborating with clients to assess their needs and provide appropriate solutions, whether involving sales of pre-packaged goods or the development/design/installation of systems.
- Taking proactive steps to seek out and engage potential clients, aiming to expand and enhance business across different market sectors. This includes conducting site visits, reaching out through emails and phone calls, as well as engaging in regular client meetings.
- Maintaining exceptional customer service and support in all aspects of the job at all times.
- Nurturing customer leads obtained from the website, managers, proactive outreach, trade shows, and other valid sources, with the goal of turning each lead into a loyal, long-term client.
- Personally visiting client prospects on-site with the objectives of understanding opportunities within their space, building strong relationships, meeting key decision-makers and influencers, and conducting necessary site surveys for existing or emerging opportunities.
- Following up with potential and current clients who have pending quotes, addressing inquiries, and working towards closing sales.
- Collaborating seamlessly between Barbizon Products & Expendables and Systems Integration departments for project execution.
- Delivering effective equipment demonstrations through compelling presentation skills for clients, trade shows, or community outreach.
- Staying updated with the latest industry technology, trends, and approaches through continuous education as applicable.
- Engaging with vendors during their visits, seeking opportunities to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques, and exploring possibilities for joint events.
- Submitting weekly reports to Sales Managers and participating in weekly sales meetings.
- Participating in local tradeshows and other events sponsored by Barbizon.
- A robust understanding of film and television lighting equipment and its practical applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
- Excellent organizational capabilities.
- Competence in computer usage.
- High levels of motivation.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with related equipment.
- Preferred sales experience.