Counter Sales Associate

QXO; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with match

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Identity protection

Pet insurance

EAP (employee assistance program)

Wellness programs

Job summary

QXO is seeking a customer-focused associate to provide exceptional service in a fast-paced retail environment. You will help customers select products, answer questions, and process transactions using the POS system while maintaining store standards and inventory accuracy.

Join a team that values detailed product knowledge, teamwork across yard and delivery staff, and proactive communication with management to ensure smooth daily operations and high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of retail or counter sales experience preferred.
• Lumber, building materials, or construction knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a welcoming, professional environment.
• Assist customers with product selection, pricing, availability, and basic technical questions.
• Maintain knowledge of products, promotions, and seasonal merchandise.
• Process transactions, returns, and payments through the POS system with proper cash handling.
• Support merchandising: displays, signage, pricing accuracy, and store cleanliness.
• Receive, stock, rotate, and replenish merchandise; monitor inventory levels.
• Follow safety, loss prevention, pricing, and inventory control policies.
• Relay customer feedback and requests to store management promptly.
• Collaborate with yard staff, delivery teams, and management for accurate orders.
• Perform other duties to support store operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service by creating a welcoming, professional, and solution-oriented environment for every guest, including greeting and acknowledging all customers promptly.
• Assist customers with product selection, order entry, pricing, availability, and basic technical questions using strong product knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain working knowledge of current products, vendor offerings, promotions, special orders, and seasonal merchandise.
• Accurately process sales transactions, returns, credits, and payments through the POS system while maintaining proper cash handling and media accountability.
• Support merchandising standards by assisting with product displays, signage, pricing accuracy, store cleanliness, and organization of sales areas.
• Receive, stock, rotate, and replenish merchandise while monitoring inventory levels and reporting discrepancies or shortages.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention, pricing, and inventory control.
• Communicate customer feedback, special requests, and service issues to store management in a timely and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with yard staff, delivery teams, and management to ensure accurate order fulfillment and smooth daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store operations and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of retail or counter sales experience preferred
• Lumber, building materials, or construction industry knowledge strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including POS systems and inventory software
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

What You’ll Earn

• Retirement Benefits: 401k eligible with employer match
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, vision and dental benefits, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Optional HSA/FSA Accounts
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 10 days of paid time off during their first two years of service (3.08 hours accrued per pay period), increasing to 15 days (4.62 hours per pay period) in years 3–5, and 20 days (6.15 hours per pay period) after 6 or more years of service.
• Paid Holidays: The company recognizes paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Travel Assist
• Identity Protection
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs

Benefits for union‑represented roles are determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may differ from standard company benefits.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Salary Range

USD $21.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.