Counter Sales Associate

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a counter sales associate to assist customers with product questions, quotes, and orders at our Norcross location. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, identifying needs, and offering timely solutions.

The ideal candidate will handle orders, provide product knowledge, and upsell related items while maintaining organized displays and smooth daily operations. Prior experience in construction materials and familiarity with sales software are a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required.
• 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Experience using sales order computer software, familiarity with Oracle preferred.
• Knowledge of company construction and industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Receives, researches, and answers customer questions regarding accounts, products, rates and services offered, via telephone or in person.
• Engages with both counter customers and phone customers to fully identify needs, respond to inquiries or questions, and offer timely solutions.
• Processes orders, quotes prices, enters orders into the system and provides order information to customers.
• Pull orders as required.
• Communicates product features, benefits, and warranty policy information to customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of products and their applications (provides technical advice, troubleshoots, and helps resolve customers’ problems).
• Upsells by identifying related products, add-on extensions and making customers aware of product promotions.
• Ensures merchandise displays are stocked and clean.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Sales order software

Oracle

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with counter sales and customer service.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Receives, researches, and answers customer questions regarding accounts, products, rates and services offered, via telephone or in person.
• Engages with both counter customers and phone customers to fully identify needs, respond to inquiries or questions, and offer timely solutions.
• Processes orders, quotes prices, enters orders into the system and provides order information to customers.
• Pull orders as required.
• Communicates product features, benefits, and warranty policy information to customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of products and their applications (provides technical advice, troubleshoots, and helps resolve customers’ problems).
• Upsells by identifying related products, add-on extensions and making customers aware of product promotions.
• Ensures merchandise displays are stocked and clean.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor. Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typical involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor. None.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success providing excellent customer service.
• Experience using sales order computer software, familiarity with Oracle preferred.
• Knowledge of company construction and industrial products.

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.