Counter/Inside Sales

Granite City Electric Supply Co., Inc; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Granite City Electric Supply Co., Inc in Vineyard Haven is seeking a Counter/Inside Salesperson to service customers by managing orders efficiently while gaining product knowledge. Responsibilities include interacting with customers, maintaining a clean sales area, and supporting sales opportunities. Preferred qualifications include a High School diploma, strong customer service, and communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $25 plus commissions and great benefits packages.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Service customers by taking, entering, and filling orders accurately and quickly.
• Maintain customer sales area in a clean and organized manner.
• Help generate sales opportunities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Eclipse software

Job description

Overview

Granite City Electric Supply is the area\'s premiere electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial customers for over 100 years. With 32 branches covering Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox.

Position Summary

As a Granite City Counter/Inside Salesperson you will service customers by taking, entering and filling orders accurately and quickly. You\'ll gain product and sales knowledge while becoming more proficient with GCE\'s other departments, systems and procedures. You will generate sales for GCE by providing customer service excellence, value-added service and solutions for our new and existing customers. Pay for this role starts at $25/hr plus a monthly commission plan and may include relocation and housing packages.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with customers on the phone and in person, fill orders and transfers accurately and quickly.
• Enter stock, special, direct and back orders as required by customers.
• Maintain customer sales area in a clean and organized manner.
• Help to stock shelves and keep organized to facilitate fast and accurate order filling.
• Display and stock material in counter area and showroom. Participate in promotions, counter days and specials as they occur.
• Attend classes and meetings as required to gain product knowledge or to improve sales skills.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment.
• Responsible for general upkeep, cleanliness and appearance of facilities.
• Actively support promotions.
• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good math and computer skills; experience with Eclipse software a plus.
• Able to adapt quickly to changes.
• Able to handle pressure and multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs; ability to push/pull up to 70 lbs; ability to walk/stand up to 8 hours daily.
• Proven track record for dependability.
• Adaptability / flexibility / willing to change & adjust with business conditions.

Position Requirements

• Actively communicate within and outside the branch with co-workers, external and internal customers.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Provide support to Manager in inventory control functions, stock maintenance, credits and defectives.
• Provide information to customers regarding products, pricing, services and non-stock merchandise.
• Provide support to the Branch Manager in transferring, warehousing, receiving and shipping of stock and special material.
• Interact with vendors and their representatives.
• Offer customers solutions that may lead to sales opportunities.
• Help generate sales opportunities.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous business, construction, or electrical industry exposure preferred but not required.
• Electrical knowledge from a trade school helpful.

Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.