Counter Sales Person

Elliott Electric Supply; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Electric Supply in Monroe, LA is seeking a Counter Sales Person who will assist customers through the sales process, respond to inquiries, and promote products from catalogs and price sheets.

This safety-sensitive role requires pre-employment drug testing; candidates should have at least a year in the electrical industry or knowledge of electrical products, strong math, and solid PC skills, with English and Spanish a plus. You will work in a team to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience in the electrical industry and/or knowledge of electrical products beneficial.
• 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.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Markets all products sold and suggests replacement/alternative products when appropriate.

Skills

Mathematical ability

PC literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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).

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. A minimum of one year experience in the electrical industry and/or knowledge of electrical products beneficial. 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. Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus.

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.