Karla Ness Email & Phone Number

Renton, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

As a PLS Account Manager, I truly believe that outstanding support and high-touch customer service are what set us apart. Pacific Lighting Systems (PLS) is a sales & servicing organization that specializes in providing its customers with excellent product knowledge, lighting and controls assistance, project management, administration and quotation services. • Capture new business through networking, marketing, lead generation and account servicing.• Represent 90+ manufacturers and strategize to grow sales through consultative selling• Offer in-house and onsite training for clients• Research building codes, comparable products, new applications, concepts and proceduresOur goal is to establish a world class sales organization that provides the most comprehensive package of products and services, with strong industry relationships and a loyal customer base.

Greater Seattle Area

As a PM at Graybar, I managed and maintained the National Account for Costco Wholesale. Responsibilities included, take-offs, pricing, product procurement with a 100 day construction schedule for each new store build in the US. In addition, I managed many other lighting projects in the Greater Seattle Area - Amazon Corporate Offices, Hotels, TI spaces and schools. Responsible from the submittal stage through job closeout. • Serviced and managed lighting & control installations for Costco Wholesale and Amazon HQ • Managed 15-20 fast track project installations simultaneously• Collaborated with vendors, sales team and client to manage performance and meet deadlines• Maximized profits by fostering relationships with vendors to resolve challenges quickly• Provided post sales customer support, including technical training and system set-up