Counter Sales Representative

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Life Insurance coverage

401(k) company match

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. seeks a Counter Sales Representative to be the face-to-face contact for customers, selling merchandise to walk-ins and handling will-call orders while learning a broad range of products.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and active participation in the warehouse, with a Monday–Friday 5:30am–2:30pm shift and starting pay of $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience preferred
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely
• Strong customer-service aptitude

Responsibilities

• Learn Graybar’s products through self-study, training classes, and on-the-job learning
• Place, arrange and maintain merchandise in counter area
• Sell merchandise to walk-in customers and manage will-call (pickup) orders
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Be active in the warehouse

Skills

Customer service

Communication

PPE safety

Physical stamina

Experience preferred

Job description

More than a job - a career. As a Counter Sales Representative, you serve as a key face-to-face contact for our customers. You will sell merchandise to walk-in customers as well as service will-call orders. Counter Sales Representatives at Graybar are known as being product experts, so you will also learn about the wide variety of products we offer and how to assist customers with their needs.

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:30pm

Compensation Details: The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $20.00 per hour depending on experience.

In this role you will:

• Learn Graybar’s products through self-study, training classes, and on-the-job learning
• Place, arrange and maintain merchandise in counter area
• Sell merchandise to walk-in customers and manage will-call (pickup) orders
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Be active in the warehouse

What you bring to the table:

• Enthusiasm for customer service
• Ability to communicate well with customers to understand their needs
• Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to work in a warehouse environment
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and proper use of PPE
• 2+ years experience preferred

The Value of Graybar:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.