Counter Sales Representative - Downingtown, PA

Sonepar; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Sales Associate in Downingtown. This role involves greeting customers, assisting with orders, and maintaining the inventory at our retail location. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and sales experience, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting sales goals.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Sales experience and/or electrical knowledge preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with orders and product selections.
• Enter sales orders and manage warehouse inventory.
• Prepare customer sales tickets and collect payments.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Inter-personal communication skills

Mathematics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Computer software

Job description

There’s a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC.

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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 northeast 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. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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.

What you will do:

• Greet walk-in customer and assist with order and product selection.
• Enter sales orders and pick items from warehouse inventory.
• Prepare customer sales ticket and collect customer payment.
• Handles phone-in customers with pleasant and courteous etiquette.
• Maintain counter area displays clean, organized, and stocked with inventory.
• Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin.
• Encourage the use of digital tools across customer base.
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day.

What you will bring:

• Sales experience and/or electrical knowledge preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and inter-personal communication skills.
• Strong mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and present solutions to a customer.

• The ability to operate computers and relevant computer software.
• Ability to prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The ability to sit, stand, and walk for the full length of the assigned shift.
• The ability to lift, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climbto perform various duties.
• The ability to operate appropriate powered industrial trucks safely. Training will be provided.

• Various portions of the job are performed in a retail and warehouse setting.

Salary Range: $20 - $22/ hour

Location: Downingtown, PA

Work Hours: Mon - Friday, 6am - 3pm

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.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Learn more at https://www.cooper-electric.com/

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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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..

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