Counter Sales Person

Elliott Electric Supply; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Electric Supply is seeking a Counter Sales Person in Mobile, AL to assist customers through the sales process and answer inquiries with professional, courteous service.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, promoting promotions, and suggesting alternatives to meet customer needs; a safety-conscious environment is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 1 year in electrical industry or knowledge of electrical products required.
• Strong mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers during the sales/purchase process.
• Maintain knowledge of product catalogs, price sheets, promotions and advertisements.
• Market products and suggest replacement/alternative products when appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PC literacy

Job description

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.

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.