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Christie Lites

Business Development Representative

toronto, ontario, canada / Posted
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Christie Lites is one of the world's leading stage lighting and rigging companies, with operations across the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, and expanding globally. With over $240M in world-class lighting assets across eleven warehouses, we serve the most respected names in live entertainment — from Bruce Springsteen and Guns N' Roses to Morgan Wallen, Michael Bublé, and Mötley Crüe.

We are singularly focused: stage lighting and rigging. No audio, no video, no competition with our clients. That focus is our competitive advantage — and yours.

About The Role

We are looking for a driven, relationship-focused sales professional to join our Canadian Rental Rep team. This is not a transactional role. Rental Reps at Christie Lites build deep, long-term partnerships with clients in the live events industry — earning trust, influencing equipment decisions, and growing a personal book of business.

You will work remotely and in the field, operating with a high degree of independence while being supported by Christie Lites' full project management, operations, and logistics infrastructure. Year 1 includes a draw against commission, transitioning to a full commission structure in subsequent years — rewarding top performers with uncapped earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Development
  • Proactively arrange in-person meetings and site visits with clients across Canada
  • Build and grow an industry network — whether leveraging existing relationships or developing new ones from the ground up
  • Maintain regular contact with clients through scheduled check-ins and show-floor presence

Revenue Generation & Portfolio Management

  • Set and pursue annual financial and relationship development targets in conjunction with the VP Rentals
  • Identify and proactively develop new and existing client opportunities
  • Influence equipment specification so that Christie Lites products are requested at the time of bid
  • Monitor portfolio performance and seek out revenue growth opportunities
  • Review and cull or reassign clients within your portfolio for optimal long-term results

Show Execution & Internal Coordination

  • Deliver timely, accurate data to Project Managers for all rental quotes, reservations, and orders
  • Follow up before, during, and after each job to ensure quality execution
  • Review show reports to monitor and maintain consistently high delivery standards
  • Support Accounting in timely invoicing and collections
  • Adhere to Christie Lites' OCOR (One Contact, One Rep) client management policy

Requirements

Must-Haves

  • Proven track record in B2B relationship-based sales — you know how to open doors and close deals
  • Comfortable managing longer sales cycles and high-value accounts
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and financial attention to detail
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly — meeting clients in person is a core part of this role

Nice-to-Haves

  • Existing network of contacts in the Canadian live events industry (lighting designers, production managers, tour managers, promoters, or similar)
  • Direct experience with stage lighting equipment or production technology
  • Existing relationships with Canadian touring productions, festivals, or corporate event producers
  • Familiarity with technical quoting or rental contract processes

Personal Attributes

  • Christie Lites Rental Reps are independent, hungry, and deeply relationship-oriented. The right candidate is:
  • A closer — decisive, results-driven, and competitive
  • Emotionally intelligent — capable of building trust that withstands the pressures of live events
  • Financially sharp — attentive to the details that affect profitability
  • A self-directed professional who thrives without micromanagement
  • Comfortable with travel and excited by the live events environment

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Year 1: Draw against commission providing a predictable income base during ramp-up
  • Year 2+: Full commission — uncapped earning potential for high performers
  • Reimbursable expenses: travel, accommodation, client entertainment, trade show attendance
  • Annual expense allowance scaled to portfolio performance
  • Laptop and expense account provided
  • Yearly vacation time

Why Christie Lites

Christie Lites Rental Reps operate with a level of autonomy and financial upside that is rare in the industry. Client relationships are protected under OCOR policy — once you own a relationship, it's yours. As we continue to expand our Canadian presence, this is an opportunity to build a high-value book of business with the full backing of a 40-year-old global brand.