Counter Sales Person

Elliott Electric Supply; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Electric Supply is seeking a Counter Sales Person to assist customers during the sales process and answer inquiries in a professional manner. You will stay informed about product catalogs, promotions, and advertise available products. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

A pre-employment drug test is required due to safety sensitivity. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in the electrical industry or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers during sales/purchase process.
• Provide product knowledge and promote promotions and advertisements.
• Suggest replacement/alternative products when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of product catalogs and price sheets.
• Work in a team environment and handle multiple priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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. 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.