Counter Sales Associate - AMRE

Wolseley Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major plumbing and HVAC distributor in Toronto is seeking a Counter Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and support critical industries. The ideal candidate will have technical sales experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries, providing product information, and maintaining inventory. This full-time position offers benefits including health care, retirement savings, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Career development

Paid vacation

Employee discounts

Safety shoe reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous technical experience in sales or customer service required.
• Local market knowledge with HVAC and Plumbing is an asset.
• Exceptional customer service and professional communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Offer prompt product knowledge and information to customers.
• Respond to customers in person, by phone, or email.
• Prepare small order quotations on urgent jobs.
• Maintain stock in the counter area as needed.
• Assist in the warehouse if required.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Technical sales experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Job description

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Counter Sales Associate - AMRE

Apply locations AMRE - Scarborough time type Full time posted on Posted 25 Days Ago job requisition id JR8456

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

About AMRE Supply Inc

AMRE has been providing facility maintenance solutions across Canada for over 50 years, and with this experience we have built our business and services around the client’s needs. At AMRE, we believe in building partnerships with our clients, which allows us to customize flexible solutions to fit their way of doing business. AMRE provides an environment where employees can take their skills, talents, experience and interests to the next level to grow professionally and build rewarding careers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented individual desirous of making an impact in a large evolving and successful global organization.

Our Counter Sales Position ensures our customers remain our highest priority. They deliver exceptional customer service and act as the first point of contact for every walk-in customer. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in Sales.

What’s in it for you?

• Full health care benefits starting day one.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package.
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• As the first point of contact you will be required to offer prompt product knowledge and information to customers in a professional manner
• Respond to customers in a timely manner in person, by phone or email
• Prepare small order quotations on urgent contracting jobs
• Perform necessary product research in catalogues and online
• Verify all items are available for the customer as ordered and scheduled
• Responsible for building positive relationships with customers and associates
• Take initiative to maintain stock of the counter area as needed
• Offer help and assistance in the warehouse if required

What you will bring:

• Previous technical experience in sales or customer service in wholesale or distribution required
• Local market knowledge with HVAC and Plumbing will be an asset
• General computer skills including Microsoft Office required. Experience with AS400 an asset.
• Must have exceptional customer service and professional communication skills

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

About Us

Wolseley Canada is part of Ferguson plc, a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. Ferguson is headquartered in the U.K., with its operations and associates solely focused on North America and managed from Newport News, Virginia. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations in North America, Ferguson exists to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable.

In Canada we are the country’s largest national trade distributor of plumbing, hydronic, HVAC/R and PVF products and solutions. Our national network of over 220 branches coast-to-coast supports over 2,500 employees, including our national team of sales and service specialists and our corporate head office located in Burlington, ON.

Our continued growth as an industry leader depends on hiring the best talent and helping them build rewarding careers. We believe in supporting the successes and development of our employees because our customers have come to rely on us for our knowledge, dependability and expertise. Come join us if you are committed to investing in yourself and delivering exceptional customer service.