Counter Sales Representative

Sonepar USA Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

PTO

Parental leave

401(k)

Professional development

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Capital Electric in Durham, NC is seeking a Counter Sales associate to greet customers, assist with product selection, and process orders at the counter. You will work closely with sales and warehouse teams to ensure accurate tickets and timely service.

We offer a supportive environment with extensive benefits and opportunities to grow within the Sonepar family. This role focuses on customer care, promotions, and meeting monthly sales goals through professional, friendly service.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Sales experience and/or Electrical knowledge preferred.
• Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and handle incoming calls at the counter.
• Assist customers with product selection and ordering.
• Process and charge customer sales tickets accurately.
• Pull orders from warehouse and bring to the counter.
• Promote and sell promotions and special offers.
• Support warehouse functions as needed.
• Help achieve monthly sales and gross margin goals.
• Provide courteous, professional service at all times.
• Multi-task and prioritize daily tasks efficiently.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Sales

Electrical knowledge

Math skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

There's a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. WithinCapital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Capital Electric, a distributor of electrical construction materials, is currently seeking an individual eager to start a career in the Electrical Distribution Industry at our Durham, NC location. A Counter Sales associate for Capital Electric is responsible for selling product to customers, assisting customers with product selection, and develop customer relationships to ensure Capital Electric remains the Electrical Distributor of Choice.

Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming customer phone calls
• Greet walk-in customers
• Assist customer with order and provide appropriate product selection
• Pick customer order from warehouse and bring to counter
• Prepare customer sales ticket and charge accordingly
• Promote and sell company's product promotions
• Provide assistance to certain warehouse functions
• Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin
• Courtesy and politeness toward customers
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED
• Sales experience and/or Electrical Knowledge preferred, but will train the right candidate
• Good and dependable mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills
• Computer and MS Office literate
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

Learn more athttps://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

EEO is the Law

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].

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