Counter Sales - Palmerston - NT

Middy's Electrical; Palmerston; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness initiatives

Team culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

Middy’s Electrical in Palmerston, Otago, New Zealand, is hiring a Counter Sales professional to join our branch team. You will provide excellent customer service, process transactions accurately, and support daily counter operations. The role requires at least 2 years in electrical wholesale, POS experience, and strong communication.

A valid driver’s licence is preferred; forklift licence is advantageous. We offer a competitive salary, birthday leave, flexible work arrangements, wellness

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in electrical wholesale or similar.
• Previous Point of Sale experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s licence preferred.
• Forklift licence highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and assist customers with product enquiries and requirements.
• Process cash and credit sales accurately in line with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve personal sales goals and contribute to branch sales and gross profit targets.
• Support in-branch promotions, displays and identify opportunities for add-on sales.
• Manage customer quotes, credits and enquiries at the point of sale.
• Maintain high presentation standards across the counter, displays and branch.
• Build positive customer relationships and help resolve customer concerns with Branch Manager.
• Maintain accurate information across branch systems and support continuous improvement.
• Follow company policies, procedures and QHSE requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

POS experience

Forklift licence (advantage)

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Middy’s Electrical

Middy’s Electrical is Australia’s largest independent electrical wholesaler, with over 100 branches nationwide and a proud history of being 100% Australian owned and family run since 1928.

About Middy’s Electrical

Middy’s Electrical is Australia’s largest independent electrical wholesaler, with over 100 branches nationwide and a proud history of being 100% Australian owned and family run since 1928. People are at the heart of Middy’s. Our culture is built on family, empowerment, strong relationships, diversity and integrity, creating a supportive workplace where people are encouraged to grow and succeed. We value diversity of thought and experience, which strengthens our teams and improves outcomes for our customers. Customer service is central to everything we do. Our promise, offering you more, reflects our commitment to exceptional service, trusted advice and strong local relationships. When our customers succeed, so do we. At Middy’s, you’ll be part of a business that values your contribution, invests in your development and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing national organisation.

The Role

Middy’s is looking for an experienced Counter Sales professional to join our branch team. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service, process customer transactions accurately and efficiently, and support the day-to-day operation of the branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and assist customers with product enquiries and requirements.
• Process cash and credit sales accurately in line with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve personal sales goals and contribute to branch sales and gross profit targets.
• Support in-branch promotions, displays and identify opportunities for add-on sales.
• Manage customer quotes, credits and enquiries at the point of sale.
• Maintain high presentation standards across the counter, displays and branch.
• Build positive customer relationships and help resolve customer concerns in conjunction with the Branch Manager.
• Maintain accurate information across branch systems and support continuous improvement.
• Follow company policies, procedures and QHSE requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the electrical wholesale industry.
• Previous Point of Sale experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A valid driver's licence.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to follow instructions while showing initiative.

A valid forklift licence will be highly regarded.

Why Join Middy's?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full-time, permanent role within a growing business.
• Wellness initiatives and a strong focus on team culture.
• Birthday Leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Middy’s. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Middy’s. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at people&[e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by Middy’s.