Showroom Ignite

Specialized Lighting Showroom Software

Retail customers and trade professionals — designers, builders, electricians — in one platform

Preston Butler

"Ignite your workflow. Own your business tech."

The Problem

Showroom owners face operational complexity without a dedicated platform:

Connect catalog data with inventory across multiple locations (warehouse, showroom, direct shipping)
Vendor management — account information, freight minimums, and terms
Purchase orders, backorder management, and replenishment workflows
Order fulfillment and pick-pack-ship coordination
Inaccurate sales order management flow
Connecting wishlist to quote
Generic POS and ERP systems not built for showroom workflows

Result: manual tracking, stockouts, and lost orders.

Market Opportunity

The lighting showroom's needs have been underserved:

Hundrends of lighting showrooms serving retail and trade
Trade professionals (designers, builders, electricians) need quote-to-install workflows
Demand for backorder management, freight, and real-time inventory while also being able to connect catalog data

Most showrooms still use:

Generic POS systems that can't handle lighting workflows
Manual spreadsheets for POs, backorders, and freight
Separate tools for fulfillment

A clear niche for specialized lighting showroom software.

The Showroom Ignite Solution

Showroom Ignite — Specialized software for lighting showrooms. Streamlined sales, inventory, and customer management in one powerful platform.

Serve both retail customers and trade professionals with:

Showroom-specific POS — from quote to close
Real-time inventory sync across showroom and warehouse
Backorder management and delivery tracking
Wishlist integration with quote creation
Freight and shipping coordination
Custom account invoicing settings and in-person payment processing
Retail vs. trade customer management and easily buidling out custom pricing on a per-order basis

Mindful interfaces paired with powerful functionality — own your business tech.

Modern retail store interior with display cases and lighting

a commercial retail shop (end-user), Cova Software / Unsplash

Product Overview

Built specifically for lighting professionals. Key modules:

Close Deals Faster
Retail or trade — light bulbs or six-digit commercial projects — showroom-specific tools that speed up your sales process.

Real-Time Inventory Sync
Catalog and inventory together; daily manufacturer updates, special orders, multi-location.

Smart Shipping & Freight
Freight-aligned scheduling; sales and purchasing synchronized; reduce shipping costs.

Quote to Installation
Local delivery, out-of-state shipping, direct vendor fulfillment; specialized invoicing and payment tracking.

Retail vs. Trade Customer Management
Distinguish retail and trade professionals; project management, professional record-keeping.

Financial Transparency & Streamlined Receiving
Track every order; POs update automatically; receiving and bookkeeping simplified.

Why Generic POS Fails Lighting Showrooms

Lighting showrooms have unique workflows that generic retail systems don't support.

Product Variant Configuration

Fabric / leather options · Color · Dimensions / size · Leg or frame styles
System must support configurable products with visual options.

Deposits & Split Payments

Partial deposits · Multiple payments · Financing plans · Balance due on delivery
POS must support deposit-based order management, not just full payment.

Inventory Reservation

Reserve inventory immediately when customer buys for later delivery · Prevents double-selling
Tracks incoming vs allocated inventory. Generic POS often lacks allocation tracking.

Delivery Scheduling & Routing

Delivery calendar · Route planning · Truck capacity · Delivery status updates
Most POS systems don't manage logistics.

Order Lifecycle Tracking

Quote → Deposit → Order confirmation → Inventory arrival → Delivery scheduling → Delivery completed
System must track order status across weeks or months.

Commission Tracking for Sales Staff

Sales per associate · Commission percentages · Performance metrics

Showroom vs Warehouse Inventory

Track showroom display items and warehouse stock across multiple locations with different purposes.

Customer Order Notifications

Order confirmation · Arrival notification · Delivery reminder · Delivery tracking
Automated messaging improves customer experience.

Generic POS systems treat lighting showrooms like simple retail. Showroom Ignite handles backorder management, freight scheduling, and trade professional tools that other systems can't match.

Example Workflow

From quote to installation:

1. Customer or trade professional gets a quote (retail or project)

2. Order created in Showroom Ignite — correct pricing (retail vs. trade)

3. Inventory reserved; backorders tracked; PO updated automatically

4. Freight or delivery scheduled; sales and purchasing in sync

5. Customer informed until delivery — local, out-of-state, or direct ship

Real-time integration reduces errors and boosts efficiency across showroom, warehouse, and purchasing.

Key Features

Features designed specifically for lighting showrooms — that generic POS can't match:

Backorder management and delivery status tracking
Trade professional tools — trade pricing, project management
Payment and invoice processing and tracking
Real-time catalog and inventory sync; manufacturer stock updates
Freight scheduling and shipping cost optimization
Quote to installation — local delivery, in-store pickup, out-of-state, direct vendor fulfillment
Retail vs. trade customer management; professional record-keeping
Wishlist integration with quote creation
Warehouse and showroom inventory management

Business Model

SaaS subscription.

Pricing is value-based and tailored to each use case.

Vision

The operating system for lighting showrooms.

Always evolving — prepared for industry advancements, customer service advancements to supply chain shifts, and the future of lighting retail.