Counter Sales Representative

Schaedler Yesco Distribution; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401K with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Quarterly bonuses

Generous paid holidays

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Pittsburgh is seeking a Counter Sales Representative. This entry-level role focuses on customer service and supporting sales at the counter. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This position comes with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities, making it an exciting chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide information on products or services to customers.
• Assist customers with product selection and application.
• Maintain a neat and organized counter area.
• Manage customer communications promptly.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sales tactics

Time management skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Ability to collaborate

Ability to analyze workload

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in electrical sales or distribution

Previous retail or sales experience

Job description

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Join the Schaedler Yesco Distribution Team!

Why You’ll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution

At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we’ve been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company, we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services.

What Sets Us Apart Are Our Core Values

• Commitment to Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Profitability

Where we work hard and go home happy!

Electrifying Benefits

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX—coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off accruing.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Position Overview

The Counter Sales Representative plays an important role in supporting our goal of creating lasting value for those we serve by performing tasks to support the branch location and serve as a resource to customers. This position is responsible for offering counter support while exhibiting outstanding customer service skills and a commitment to quality and efficiency. You will work closely with our sales and operations teams to deliver customer experiences that promote and support our products and services, while meeting customer expectations. The Counter Sales Representative promotes our culture, The SYD Way, and our core values to all those they serve.

Responsibilities

• Serve a group of diverse customers at counters by providing information on products or services
• Assist customers with product selection and application
• Share information as it relates to the SYD credit policy, various delivery options, in-house services, and training events
• Provide feedback on accurate product availability and delivery information
• Make recommendations for stock items or customer service stock based on branch sales/customer inquiries
• Maintain a neat, organized, and clean appearance throughout the counter area. Keep shelves, bins, and pegs stocked and properly labeled
• Maintain current vendor/manufacturer promotional materials, displays, banners, sales collateral, and sales reference tools through counter area
• Responsible for oversight of products on bid and/or sales orders, including but not limited to purchasing from vendors and/or manufacturers, resolve customer problems, communicate lead times, ensure delivery of order, and process credits
• Work directly with vendors to obtain special pricing, when applicable.
• Grow sales and gross margin
• Utilize vendor websites for product searches, pricing, availability and cut sheets.
• Review and manage daily reports and queues to maintain accurate prioritization and necessary follow-up on bids, open orders, and credits
• Maintain Will Call orders, which may include calling customers, shipping orders, canceling orders, etc.
• Perform cycle counts, maintain inventory and location accuracy
• Manage all inbound and outbound communications in a professional and timely manner
• Properly maintain daily schedule, e-mail, and voicemail to reflect current activities.
• Work with Customer Experience Manager and/or Outside Sales to keep account pricing relevant and contact information up-to-date
• Make outbound calls to house accounts or prospects in effort to grow business, as requested by your manager
• Assist customers with safely loading their vehicles with purchased products
• Pursuit of continuing education related to Schaedler Yesco Distribution products, services and solutions.
• Ability to be flexible to work in a warehouse setting as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or customer-related information.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills with good sales tactics.
• Ability to prioritize work based upon customer need(s).
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Customer service experience.
• Willingness to seek continual education regarding newly available products.
• Previous experience working in electrical sales or distribution preferred
• Must have experience utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Previous experience working in a retail or sales environment preferred.
• Able to maintain a customer service focused approach to all customer interactions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able and willing to collaborate with different Schaedler Yesco Distribution departments as needed to meet customer needs.
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities based upon customer demand and time sensitive tasks.
• Ability to make sound decisions that are based upon ensuring customer satisfaction, while in accordance with Schaedler Yesco Distribution guidelines and practices.

Additional Information

• Work Shift and Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Work on their feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Safely traverse the warehouse floor when applicable.
• Ability to use a keyboard and type proficiently.
• Talk and hear, both in-person and via telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: This position operates primarily in a Counter i.e., retail location. This position requires the use of such equipment as computers, internet, phones, and point-of-sale technology.
• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Wholesale

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