Counter Sales Person

Elliott Electric Supply; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Electric Supply in Bossier City, Louisiana is seeking a Counter Sales Person responsible for assisting customers during their sales process and ensuring a high level of customer service. This role requires knowledge of electrical products and the ability to maintain product awareness to suggest alternatives as needed.

Candidates should be experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a strong mathematical ability and organizational skills. The position is safety-sensitive and requires passing a drug test and background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the electrical industry or knowledge of electrical products.
• Basic familiarity with personal computers is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers during the sales process and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain awareness of product knowledge including catalogs and promotions.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong mathematical ability

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Counter Sales Person is responsible for providing assistance to customers during the sales/purchase process and for responding to customer inquiries in a professional manner.

Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information (including product catalogs, price sheets, etc.), product promotions and advertisements. Markets all products sold and suggests replacement/alternative products when appropriate.

This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of awareness and in a safe manner is imperative. Candidates offered employment must undergo a pre‑employment drug test. The test screens for drugs including amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, opiates, oxycodone, and phencyclidines, following the cutoff levels set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities; only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel.


• A minimum of one year experience in the electrical industry and/or knowledge of electrical products required.


• Strong mathematical ability.


• Basic familiarity with the use of a personal computer.


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.


• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• Ability to work well in a team environment.


• Strong customer service orientation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.


• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone.


• Ability to bend, climb, push, and pull, including the ability to maneuver at heights and in tight or small places.


• Ability to routinely lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 70 lbs. and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 70 lbs.