Counter Sales Associate

Baker Distributing Company; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Distributing Company in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a Counter Sales Associate responsible for our sales counter. This role aims to provide strong customer service in a sales-oriented setting, interacting with vendors and assisting customers with their needs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, HVAC equipment experience, and strong sales skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC equipment in a wholesale distribution setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong customer service in a sales-oriented setting.
• Assist in resolving customer relations problems.
• Complete sales order process for customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks)

Job description

Counter Sales Associate

The Counter Sales Associateis responsible forour sales counter at one of our wholesale HVAC distributorships thatcarriesmultiple brands of equipment, parts, and supplies. The goal of this role is to provide strong customer service in a sales-oriented setting.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in theindustryensuring maximum sales.
• Interact with internal andoutsidesalespeople,vendors,and contractors.
• Responsible for showroom merchandising andre-stockingproduct.
• Assistin resolving customer relations problems with both dealers and end users.
• Complete sales order process for customers with efforts to up-sell associated items.
• Service walk-in and telephone customers andassistwith sourcing and shipping parts, inventorycontroland warranty administration.
• Provide customer product and service needs by researching products via computersystem,catalog,telephoneor other reference sources.
• Arrange stock on shelves or racks in sales area andkeepsmerchandise in order.
• Apply suggestive selling techniques and up-sells to current and prospective customers.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and procedures.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) asrequired.
• Report any safety hazards or incidentsimmediatelyto management.
• Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Follow all guidelines for the safe handling and storage of products.
• Maintain a professional and safe demeanor during all customer interactions.
• Conduct outgoing customer sales or service calls and resolve customer complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC equipment in a wholesale distribution setting.
• Background in sales, operations,purchasing, or inventory management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
• Mechanical or technical experience preferred.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used to support this function.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to developlong termrelationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactivelyseekscontinuous process and service improvements.
• This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English tocomply withsafety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support effective communication.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to position self to access equipment by standing,sitting, orwalking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Operates computer and telephone equipment for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity isrequiredto perform essential job functions such as reading labels, inspecting equipment,monitoringinventory, and operating machinery. Tasks may involve close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and visual focus.
• Required tooperatewarehouseequipment suchas forklifts and pallet jacks

Job Keywords

• Counter Sales Associate
• HVAC
• Wholesale Distributor
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Showroom Merchandising
• Inventory Management
• Warranty Administration