Counter Sales

Electrical Engineering and Equipment; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Engineering & Equipment, known as 3E, seeks a Counter Sales team member for the Lexington, NE branch. This full-time, on-site role focuses on assisting customers at the sales counter, answering inquiries, identifying product needs, and providing quotes and order entry.

You will coordinate with the warehouse for inventory and fulfillment, ensure merchandise is stocked and displayed, and collaborate with outside sales and other departments to support projects and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Sales techniques including upselling and meeting branch goals.
• Willingness to learn product lines, systems, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the sales counter and provide accurate quotes and order entry.
• Process sales and returns; coordinate with warehouse for inventory and fulfillment.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked and displayed; support external sales and other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Training skills

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description

Electrical Engineering & Equipment, known as 3E, is a long-established wholesale electrical leader serving the Midwest since 1920. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, the company supports a wide range of customers—including service providers, end users, manufacturers, and public entities—through 16 branch locations. 3E focuses on delivering reliable, high-integrity electrical products and services, backed by knowledgeable employees who connect customers with the solutions they need. The company values creativity, technical expertise, and strong customer relationships to help “Electrify Today’s World.” Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong regional presence and a commitment to service excellence.

Role Description

The Counter Sales role is a full-time, on-site position based at the Lexington, NE branch. This role is responsible for assisting customers at the sales counter, answering inquiries, identifying product needs, and providing accurate quotes and order entry. Daily activities include processing sales and returns, coordinating with the warehouse for inventory and order fulfillment, and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed. The Counter Sales team member collaborates with outside sales and other internal departments to support customer projects, resolve issues, and follow up on open orders. This position also involves learning product lines, participating in training, and using company systems to maintain up-to-date customer and sales information.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of customers and team members.
• Candidates should possess Sales and Sales Management-related skills, including basic selling techniques, upselling, and supporting branch sales goals.
• Candidates should possess Training-related skills, such as the ability to learn new product lines, systems, and procedures and share knowledge with colleagues and customers.
• Basic understanding of electrical products or willingness to learn technical product information is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Lexington, NE, including standing for extended periods and handling typical material handling tasks.
• Experience in counter sales, retail, or wholesale distribution is preferred, but candidates with related customer-facing experience are encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certifications in business, sales, or electrical fields are a plus.
• Comfort using computer systems for order entry, inventory lookup, and customer communication.