Counter Sales Representative

Sonepar USA Inc; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) company match

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply RDC/Branch is seeking a friendly Counter Sales Associate to help contractors and customers select electrical products. You will use vendor catalogs and our Eclipse pricing system to quote items and process orders.

You will handle cash or credit transactions, estimate delivery dates, and assist with product demonstrations. The role requires good math, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Math calculations

Discount calculations

Reading safety documents

Microsoft Office

Electrical product knowledge

Related experience

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Position

Counter Sales Associate

Location

RDC/Branch

About Crawford

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

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.

Environment

• 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.

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:

• 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.

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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