Counter Sales Representative

Sonepar; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for family

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in McKinney, TX, part of the Sonepar family, is hiring a customer-facing associate to help contractors source electrical products. You’ll use catalogs and our Eclipse system for pricing and order entry, assist customers, and promote promotions while delivering friendly, accurate service.

The role requires basic math, MS Office skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; six months of related experience and a high school diploma are expected.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and business documents.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Basic electrical product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Determine merchandise needs using product knowledge and catalogs.
• Utilize Eclipse for pricing and order entry.
• Prepare cash/credit sales tickets with required IDs.
• Estimate delivery dates based on schedule.
• Pull and load customer materials as needed.
• Handle customer and coworker issues diplomatically.
• Resolve order problems promptly.
• Describe/demonstrate products using samples or catalogs.
• Sell and promote branch promotions as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Electrical product knowledge

Manual dexterity

Six months experience

High school diploma

Lifting ability

Standing for long periods

Inventory awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Eclipse

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.

Responsibilities

• Determines type of merchandise desired by becoming familiar with products sold and utilizing vendor catalogs and other reference materials.
• Utilizes Eclipse program for pricing structure and order entry.
• Prepares cash or charge sales tickets with required ID and processing information in a timely manner. Follows up with all specific record keeping requirements.
• Estimates date of delivery based on knowledge of company delivery schedule.
• Pulls and loads customer materials as necessary.
• Handles difficulties with customers and coworkers with diplomacy and seeks assistance from management when needed.
• Resolves customer order problems and complaints promptly.
• Describes/demonstrates products using samples or catalogs showing features and benefits.
• Sells and promotes branch and company-wide special promotions as directed.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform math functions associated with the job such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and metric scales.
• Ability to calculate amounts such as discounts, interest and commissions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical or general business publications.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Basic electrical product knowledge.
• Six months or more of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manual dexterity for handling small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Job duties may require frequent standing and occasional need to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• May encounter extreme hot or cold climates and dusty conditions while pulling product orders.
• May be required to work annual physical inventory.

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 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.

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] .

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth