Counter Sales Representative - Linden, NJ

Sonepar USA Inc; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Employer-paid short- and long-term-dis

Employer-paid life insurance for SP/DE

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC in Linden, NJ is seeking a counter sales associate to greet walk-in customers, process orders, and assist with product selection. You will enter sales orders, prepare tickets, and handle payments while maintaining organized displays and meeting monthly sales goals.

The role requires strong customer service, math and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. You will use company vehicles for deliveries and support digital tools across customers.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize Company vehicle to make deliveries according to manifest.
• Utilize technology to maintain logs and records, and to obtain customer signature.

Skills

Sales experience

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Inter-personal communication

Mathematics and written communication

Valid driver's license

Tools

Computer skills

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.
• Utilize Company vehicle to make deliveries according to manifest.
• Utilize technology to maintain logs and records, and to obtain customer signature.

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.
• A valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

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.
• The ability to drive a commercial vehicle for short and long periods of time.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to stay alert while driving.
• Flexibility and mobility to move in and out of vehicle to load and unload material.
• Part of this job is performed in an enclosed vehicle cab. There is exposure to outdoor weather while loading and unloading the vehicle
• Various portions of the job are performed in a retail and warehouse setting.

Salary Range:$18-$20/hour

Location: Linden, NJ

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-5pm, must be available to work at least two Saturdays a month from 7am-11am.

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

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.

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