Counter Sales Associate - Palm Desert, CA

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits including identityの

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI) through Desert Electric is recruiting a Counter Sales Associate for the Palm Desert, CA location. The role focuses on assisting customers at the counter, by phone, and via email while managing sales orders and supporting warehouse tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of electrical products. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and thrive in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior customer service experience is essential.
• Electrical product knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in warehouse conditions.
• Eagerness to learn and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers promptly at the sales counter, by phone, and through email.
• Create and manage sales orders, returns (RGAs), and inventory transfers.
• Provide quotes, place and process orders, and support walk-in customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized counter and warehouse area.
• Support order fulfillment, including stock placement, will call preparation, and general warehouse tasks.
• Proactively track and follow up on orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and follow all company procedures.
• Expand customer base and grow counter sales and profits.
• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Job description

life insurance, long term disability, 401(k)

United States, California, Palm Desert

Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

Empower your Future at the Nation's Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!

At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150M+ in inventory, and the power of 2,000+ dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.

Desert Electric, an affiliate of Walters Wholesale Electric and USESI, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Counter Sales Associate to join our team. This position will be located in our Palm Desert, CA location.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly
Hours: Morning shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist customers promptly at the sales counter, by phone, and through email.
• Create and manage sales orders, returns (RGAs), and inventory transfers.
• Provide quotes, place and process orders, and support walk-in customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized counter and warehouse area.
• Support order fulfillment, including stock placement, will call preparation, and general warehouse tasks.
• Proactively track and follow up on orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and follow all company procedures.
• Expand customer base and grow counter sales and profits.
• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior customer service experience is essential.
• Electrical product knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in warehouse conditions.
• Eagerness to learn and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference--to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!

Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:

• Matching 401(k)
• Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft

It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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