Counter/Inside Sales Associate - Electrical

Dakota Supply Group; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance & disability coverage

HSA with employer contribution

Parental leave & adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Product discounts

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Dakota Supply Group in Watertown, SD is seeking a full-time Electrical Counter/Inside Sales Associate to support electrical sales from the City Desk and Inside Sales department.

Responsibilities include processing orders, answering product questions, generating quotes, and providing technical support. A high school diploma or 2+ years of related education/experience is required, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to lift 30–70 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of college/technical school or 3-5 years field experience in residential/commercial electrical applications.
• Strong relationship building and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication across in-person, phone, and email.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Good listening to determine customer needs.
• Proficiency with computers, Eclipse or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary facilitator for customer orders.
• Assist customers with product inquiries professionally.
• Write or assist in filling orders accurately and promptly.
• Generate and follow up on customer quotations.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support.
• Collaborate with sales team to resolve issues.
• Restock counter area per brand/location.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years college/technical school or 3-5 years field experience

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Sales Watertown, SD, US

Salary Range: $18.22 To $30.34 Hourly

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking an ElectricalCounter/Inside Sales Associate in our Watertown, SD location. In this full time, hourlyposition, work is typically performed between the hours of 8pmand 5pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As aCounter/Inside Sales Associate, you will assist in growing our overall electrical sales in the Watertown area via responsibilities at both the City Desk and Inside Sales department.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Electrical Counter/Inside Sales Associate at DSG:

• Serve as a primary facilitator for customer orders
• Assist customers in a professional manner with product inquiries
• Write (and occasionally assist to fill) orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Generate customer quotations and follow up on quotes requested
• Provide trouble-shooting and technical support
• Work with other sales team members to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner
• Restock the counter area according to product brand and location
• Monitor product inventory and cull damaged product
• Maintain a clean and appealing counter display area
• Identify and encourage the sale of additional products as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Successful Electrical Counter/Inside Sales Associate Typically Has:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Product and technical knowledge normally acquired in two or more years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years field experience in the residential/commercial applications of electrical products.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service and communication skills across a variety of settings (in-person, phone, and email).
• Strong attention to detail, paired with the ability to multi-task.
• A knack for active listening to determine customer needs.
• Superior problem solving, project management, and analytical skills.
• A high proficiency with computers – experience in Eclipse or other ERP systems preferred.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively.
• The physical ability to frequently lift & load items weighing 30-70 pounds.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.