Counter Leader

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career path

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sonepar Canada, Inc. in Vaughan is seeking a Counter Sales/Warehouse Associate to enter orders, assist customers in selecting products, and support the counter and warehouse teams to ensure efficient service.

The role requires a high school diploma and fluency with Microsoft Office, WISL, and SX systems. We offer a competitive salary and benefits with opportunities for growth within the Sonepar network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WISL freight system and SX system.

Responsibilities

• Enter sales orders for product(s) selected by the customer and ensure documentation is complete within the close of sale.
• Assist customers with identifying the product they need and suggest alternatives or up-sell where appropriate.
• Locate/pick orders as required and support overflow sales calls.
• Assist branch to maintain merchandise, displays, and counter area.
• Ensure paperwork is organized and branch safety protocols are followed.
• Coordinate break and lunch times for warehouse staff and manage workload.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WISL freight system

SX system

Job description

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For over 50 years, Dixon Electric has been servicing the electrical industry with a combination of integrity, stability and trust. We take pride in our ability to provide customized solutions to exact specifications for each one of our clients, as a full line electrical distributor. Through the collaboration between Dixon Electric, our manufacturers, suppliers and our clientele, we have been able to create a synergistic environment that benefits all.

At Dixon, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

Why Join Us?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
  

Major Responsibilities

• Enter sales orders for product(s) selected by the customer and ensuring all materials have been enteredaccordinglyand documentation is complete within the close of sale

Assistcustomers withidentifyingthe specific product they are looking for based on their requirements and suggest alternatives ifrequiredand/or up-selling of related product(s)

If required, physicallylocate/pick order once product order has been finalized

Assistswith overflow sales calls asrequired

Assistbranch champion to ensureall merchandise products, including displays, are properly maintained

Ensure all cycle counts are completed by self and counter/warehouseteam

Make sure that all returns are completedin a timely mannerafter Manager has addressed any issues and signed off

Support counter and warehouseteamby providing leadershipin regards toproduct knowledge and customer service levels

Work with counter/warehouse team to ensure all processes are being followed to minimize inventory loss and provide efficient service to our customers

Keep all paperwork in order

Ensure counter/warehouse team follow all Occupational Health and Safety requirements

Coordinate break and lunch timesfor all warehouse staff,ensuring all positions and times are covered

Recommend work schedules, as required, to provide superior customerservice

Coordinate counter staff workload and prioritize processing of orders

Responsible tomaintaingondola sections. Counter staff to performtaskduring down time.

Make sure andassistin keeping branchclean and organized, notifying Manager of maintenance requirements

Identifypersonnel issues and notify management

Recommend solutions to issues that may affect the service,efficiencyand productivity of the branch

Encourage a team environment through leadership actions

Trains all counter staff on work processes and procedures related to counter work, product part numbers and customer service standards

Performs warehouse duties applicable to the other designated areasasrequired

Other duties asrequired

Education & Training

High school diplomarequired

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WISL freight system and SX system

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the range for this role where appropriate. Actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, internal parity, role complexity, role level, and other relevant factors. The advertised salary range relates to Ontario and is provided in accordance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of Ontario.

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion atthe core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.