Counter Sales Representative I

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Employee Referral Program

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply is hiring a Counter Sales Associate to assist customers in person or by phone, working closely with our Service Center sales staff and warehouse team to ensure top‑notch service. The role emphasizes product knowledge, customer satisfaction, and collaboration to meet demand.

The position offers ongoing training, competitive benefits, and salary packages. You will help maintain a neat counter area and support related duties as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong external and internal customer service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers over the phone or in person to fulfill orders.
• Refill inventory to ensure availability and selection.
• Support customer service reps and warehouse staff as needed.
• Understand product capabilities and warranties to advise customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

A career at Summit 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. Summit 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana 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. Within Summit 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.

Title: Counter Associate

Reports To: Counter supervisor, or another designated supervisor as assigned.

Role Summary:

The Counter Sales Associate is primarily responsible for assisting Summit's customers over the phone or in person and works closely with the Service Center sales staff and warehouse associates to ensure a high level of customer service. Summit offers ongoing training and education opportunities as well as competitive benefits and salary packages. Exceptional service to external and internal customers is critical to the success of a counter associate. Must effectively partner with customer service representatives and warehouse associates as needed to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit.

Essential Job Functions

• Meeting and exceeding customer expectations both over the phone and in person when fulfilling orders and helping with products
• Refills inventory with additional stock as necessary to insure highest level of customer satisfaction and choice
• Assists customer service representatives as well as warehouse associates at times when additional assistance is needed to meet customer demand
• Understands product capabilities, warranties, product usages and challenges, to further educate and serve external customer.
• Ensures counter area and other areas of store are neat, clean, and always stocked
• Performs other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the location

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong external and internal customer service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Unwavering commitment to Summit values and mission
• Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast paced environment
• Possess selfless team player approach
• Ability to perform warehouse tasks and work with warehouse equipment, including wire cuts
• High school diploma or GED

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the electrical distribution industry
• Previous experience in the Summit Warehouse is preferred.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance

Physical Challenges

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs on a regular and consistent basis
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

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].