Counter Sales Representative

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Professional development programs

Gym reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading electrical supplier in Houston, TX seeks a Counter Sales Associate to assist contractors in purchasing electrical products. You'll be the friendly face for customers, helping with orders and providing product information. This full-time role requires strong customer interaction skills and offers a supportive, fun work environment with great benefits. Ideal candidates should be ready to learn about products and assist in loading orders. Apply to join a dynamic team today!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with orders in person or via phone.
• Retrieve and load orders for customers.
• Provide product information and upsell complementary products.

Skills

Customer interaction

Sales skills

Product knowledge

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply 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. Crawford Electric Supply 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 throughout the southeast region of the United States, 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.Crawford Electric Supply 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.

It’s time to energize your future! Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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. On a typical day you will:

• 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
• May 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
• Ability to lift and carry objects that may weigh up to 50 pounds (moving with equipment)
• 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
• Spanish language abilities are a plus [include only if applicable at this branch]

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

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

• 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 disabilityEmployer-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.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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