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Christie Lites operates one of the largest stage lighting rental companies in North America, with offices in multiple cities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company has been in operation for 40 years and boasts a client base of some of the most respected names in many wide-ranging industries. Christie Lites Sales is the sales and system integration division of Christie Lites. CLS provides lighting and AV products and systems to various market segments in North America, including Performing Arts, Education, Film/TV, Sports Entertainment, Architectural, and Worship.
Rental Representative
Location
Canada
Posted
47 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Rental Representative
Christie
About Christie Lites 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.
Job Requirements
- Client Relationship Development
- Proactively arrange in-person meetings and site visits with clients across Canada
- Build an industry network from the ground up, targeting lighting designers, production managers, promoters, and band management
- 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
- 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
- Support Accounting in timely invoicing and collections
- Adhere to Christie Lites' OCOR (One Contact, One Rep) client management policy
- What We're Looking For
- 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 to travel regularly within Canada and occasionally internationally
- Valid Canadian passport
- 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
Benefits
- Year 1: Draw against commission providing a predictable income base during ramp-up
- Year 2+: Full commission via Christie Lites' REVEX performance-based structure — 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
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