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Spotlight Joe Vigil – March

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Northeast

March 2024

Regional Sales Manager – Eastern US

Architect by trade with 10 years of experience in lighting sales with agencies as well as manufacturers. Demonstrated track record of consistent double-digit growth. Strong specification and sales experience across multiple verticals (higher education, sporting venues, commercial interiors and bio-tech/life sciences) and proven ability to deliver projects both in-territory and nationally. Deep understanding of agency network and trusted relationships throughout the Northeast.

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Switchgear Sales Engineer-North East

Proven and successful technical sales professional, with extensive experience managing large and complex accounts. Deep industry connections with key customers in HVAC and large industrial lighting projects calling on some of the largest contractors in the NE. Electrical Engineer by trade responsible for pricing, sales and design of low voltage panelboards, switchboards, and all ancillary equipment. Sales of over $5 million in switchgear for the last 5 consecutive years running. Responsible for creating the switchgear department at one of the world’s largest distributors.

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Specification Sales-North East

Accomplished, outgoing and dedicated Specification Sales Representative excelling in consultative sales to Designers, Architects and Engineers in New York City and throughout the Northeastern United States. Well versed in hundreds of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, controls and emergency power products offered by some of the world’s finest lighting manufacturers. Has exceeded sales targets by at least 15% YOY for the last 5 years and off to an excellent start in 2024 already at $1.5 million.

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Project Manager/Estimator- North East

Experienced, customer centric Lighting Estimator with over 5 years experience in the NYC / NJ area managing entire project life cycles of up to $15 million including takeoff, quotation, submittal, procurement, delivery, scheduling/changes, and closeout documents. Able to maintain relationships with national account clients as well as new customers. Able to easily manage multiple projects, quotations, drawings, and other tasks simultaneously. Fluent in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, SAP and Smartsheet.

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Joseph Vigil

About Joe Vigil

Joseph Vigil is Senior Recruiter Associate, Northeast Specialist specializing in lighting and electrical searches throughout the Northeast U.S. Joe started with Pompeo Group in February 2018 and was named Recruiter of the Year for four consecutive years. Prior to this Joe had 20 years of distinguished service as a paramedic.

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Chris Kreuter

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Darren Cox

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David Cohen

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In a very competitive recruiting market, we look to hire game-changers to join our team. Pompeo Group has been a great partner for us and has delivered on the assignments we’ve given Paul and his team.

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Michael Colligan – Host “Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast”

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