Trade Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
Cloud • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
Help us revolutionize real estate services.
The Role
Serve as a trade subject-matter expert supporting clients and vendors: review quotes, resolve technical trade issues, build relationships, coordinate projects and initiatives, support trade representatives, ensure data confidentiality, and drive process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. 

The Trade Specialist plays an integral role in customer and vendor support to a specific client base. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining client and associate relationships, while serving as a specific trade related SME for complex issues and queries, proactively resolving their daily challenges. 
 
We are looking to fill 3 shifts: 
Sun–Thu 7a–4p (Arizona time) 
Tue–Sat 9a–6p (Arizona time) 
Tue–Sat 11a–8p (Arizona time) 
 
This is a remote position that must live near the Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL office. 

What You'll Do:

    • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and vendors to gain an understanding of their operational needs in a specific trade related area, assists in the development and implementation of solutions to meet those needs 

    • Review vendor quotes on behalf of client to ensure scope and pricing of suggested work is appropriate  

    • Develop and coordinate client and internal initiatives and special projects  

    • Serve as a technical and subject matter expert resource for the department and leadership 

    • Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external clients; resolving issues with vendors as necessary 

    • Proactively resolve vendor and client issues; drive all issues towards resolution and escalates on a timely basis only when necessary 

    • Provide support to Trade Representative as required 

    • Foster a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders  

    • Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data 

    • Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned 

    • Maintain CPD and awareness of trade / industry developments 

    • Seek opportunities for continuous process improvement

You Should Have:

    Professional Skills  

    • Customer Service Skills  - Proficient 

    • Verbal Communication Skills - Proficient 

    • Written Communication Skills - Proficient 

    • Teamwork Skills - Proficient 

    • Relationship Skills - Proficient 

    • Negotiation Skills – Proficient 

    • Problem-Solving Skills - Advanced 

    • Prioritization Skills - Proficient 

     

    Role Specific Skills  

    • Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook preferred 

    • SME in a specific relevant trade 

     

    Qualifications   

    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

    • Relevant trade qualification 

    • 3 – 4 years of experience in relevant field or internal promotion from within Lessen 

    • Experience working in an FM, retail, buildings environment 

    • Demonstrable experience of solving complex trade related technical issues 

Why Lessen:
·        Competitive compensation
·        Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
·        401K retirement savings plan
·        Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
·        Maternity/Paternity Pay
·        Career advancement opportunities
·        All the tools you'll need to be successful

Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building.  Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

Skills Required

  • SME in a specific relevant trade
  • Relevant trade qualification
  • 3-4 years of experience in relevant field or internal promotion
  • Experience working in facilities management, retail, or buildings environment
  • Demonstrable experience solving complex trade-related technical issues
  • Customer service skills (proficient)
  • Verbal and written communication skills (proficient)
  • Teamwork, relationship, negotiation, and prioritization skills (proficient)
  • Problem-solving skills (advanced)
  • Computer skills: intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Bachelor's degree

What the Team is Saying

Jay Payne
Kirby Pumper
Maya Shea
Jay McKee
Jennifer Gordon
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Lessen LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision insurance are offered alongside FSA/HSA options, life and disability coverage, mental‑health/EAP support, and pet insurance. Coverage is characterized as good quality even if not the cheapest.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match is part of the package. This aligns with a modern total‑rewards mix that also includes bonuses and, for some senior roles, equity.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid parental leave, flexible/unlimited PTO (varies by role), and paid volunteer time are included. Remote/hybrid work options further expand flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Scottsdale, Arizona
713 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. To learn more, visit Lessen.com.

Why Work With Us

We make caring for and improving properties simpler, faster, better. Powered by tech and perfected by people, we deliver best-in-class, transformational solutions to deliver assets to market faster, keep businesses up and running, and improve customer and resident experiences. We're property services, simplified.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

At Lessen, managers decide how teams work best—office, home, or hybrid. We value flexibility, connection, and outcomes, investing in tools that keep everyone aligned and focused on delivering great results together.

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