Counter Sales

SunSource; Midland (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing dev.

Supportive team-focused environment

Stability in a well-established team

Job summary

Stuart Hose & Pipe Midland, a SunSource company, seeks an experienced Counter Sales Associate to oversee counter sales and warehouse operations. You will handle orders, assist customers, check stock via ERP, issue quotes, and manage purchase and transfer orders while mentoring newer staff.

The role requires Hose & Fittings knowledge, ability to read a tape measure, and comfort lifting heavy items in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Industry knowledge: Hose and Fittings product knowledge required.
• Ability to read a tape measure preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work with warehouse machinery.

Responsibilities

• Process orders from counter customers.
• Assist customers, clarify needs, research and recommend parts.
• Use ERP to determine material availability and lead times.
• Process RFQs from customers.
• Create, issue and process purchase and transfer orders.
• Train/mentor counter sales staff.
• Maintain knowledge of products and supplier partners.
• Assist management as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Skills

Counter sales

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Materials handling

Job description

Stuart Hose & Pipe, a SunSource company, is the leading hose and pipe distributer in the Southwest with over 70,000 in-stock products. We service a vast range of markets including Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Construction, Agriculture and many more. Our team of experts raise the bar. www.stuarthose.com

We are currently seeking an experienced Counter Sales Associate for our Stuart Hose & Pipe – Midland branch. The successful candidate is responsible for oversight of all aspects of counter sales and warehouse operations; including inventory, product handling shipping/receiving and personnel management in a friendly, fast-paced team environment.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily responsible for processing orders received from counter customers
• Assist customers with needed items, interacting extensively to clarify their needs, research and recommend parts
• Utilize the ERP to determine material availability and establish lead times for customer orders
• Process request for quotes/“RFQ” received from current or potential customers
• Create, issue and process purchase orders and transfer orders as required to fulfill customer orders
• Train/Mentor potential and new Counter Sales employees
• Maintain an advanced knowledge of the products and services offered by Stuart Hose & Pipe Co. and its supplier partners
• Assist Management as needed
• Miscellaneous tasks assigned

Experience, Education and Skills:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Hose and Fittings product knowledge required. Basic mathematical skills required. Ability to read a tape measure preferred. Ability to adapt to and work in a variety of situations to support the company’s goals. Must be comfortable lifting heavy items and using warehouse machinery.
• Communication: Good communication, organizational, and time management skills.

We offer:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities
• A supportive, team-focused environment
• Stability in a well-established company

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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