Counter Sales Representative II

Cooper Electric; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Professional and personal development

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC in Auburn, NY is hiring a friendly sales associate to assist customers, enter orders, and manage payments in a retail/warehouse setting. You will help customers select products, keep displays tidy, and contribute to monthly sales and margin goals.

We value strong communication, basic math skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Prior sales experience is preferred and medical/dental benefits are provided with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or electrical product knowledge preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to use computers and software for sales tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet walk-in customers and assist with orders and product selection.
• Enter sales orders and pick items from warehouse inventory.
• Prepare customer sales tickets and collect payments.
• Handle phone-in customers with courteous etiquette.
• Maintain counter displays and achieve monthly sales and gross margin targets.
• Encourage use of digital tools with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Inter-personal communication

Mathematics

Written communication

Computer skills

Prioritization

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 climb to 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: $20-24/hr depending on experience

Location: Auburn, NY

Work Hours: 7AM-4PM

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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