Counter Sales Representative

Crawford Electric Supply; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX is hiring a Counter Sales Associate to assist contractors with their electrical product needs. The role involves taking orders, greeting customers, and providing product information. Responsibilities include loading orders and fulfilling pre-orders. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and customer service skills. This full-time position offers benefits such as healthcare and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn about products through on-the-job training.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Take orders by phone or email.
• Greet and assist customers in the branch.
• Retrieve and load orders for customers.

Skills

Customer interaction

Order processing

Product knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors across the southeast region of the United States and is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s leading electrical distributor.

Location: Houston, TX

Job type: Full time

What You’ll Do

As a Counter Sales Associate, you help contractors purchase electrical products at our branch. You’re the friendly face they see when they enter our location, helping them get what they need and get back to the job site. If you like interacting with customers and learning about different products, you could be a good candidate for this position.

• Take orders by phone or through email
• Greet and assist customers who enter the branch
• Retrieve orders from the warehouse that are ready to be picked up
• Work with our customers to fulfill pre-order requests
• Load orders into customers’ vehicles or delivery trucks
• Provide product information to customers (product training provided)
• Assist colleagues in the back‑of‑store warehouse as needed [include only if applicable at this branch]
• Upsell complementary products to customers during visit/call

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry objects that may weigh up to 50 pounds (moving with equipment)
• Basic computer skills for entering orders
• Willingness to learn about our products through on‑the‑job training
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred, But Not Required

• Previous sales or retail experience
• Previous customer service experience
• Spanish language abilities are a plus [include only if applicable at this branch]

What We Offer You

Benefits for full‑time associates include:

• 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.

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 unfavorable discharge from military service, or other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and its family of brands are committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Please request reasonable accommodations for any disability that impairs your performance of essential job functions; we will provide accommodations.

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, please consult the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. For more information, refer to federal regulations.