COUNTER SALES WAREHOUSE (45653)

City Electric Supply; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Telehealth

Paid Time Off

Bonuses possible

Job summary

City Electric Supply in Kinston, NC is seeking a friendly Counter Sales/Warehouse associate. You will handle customer orders at the trade counter or by phone, help maintain showroom and warehouse areas, and ensure accurate, courteous service.

This role offers opportunities to build customer and vendor relationships, assist with deliveries, and grow within a expanding CES network. One year of experience is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is helpful for occasional deliveries.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders on the trade counter or by phone.
• Receive and handle warehouse material.
• Develop and maintain customer and vendor relationships.
• Assist with customer deliveries as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Time management

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kinston Branch - Kinston, NC 28504

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family‑owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches worldwide, of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Summary

The Counter Sales/Warehouse position serves as a key face‑to‑face contact and liaison for customers. This role generates sales while providing accurate, courteous service and handling customer orders and inquiries. Responsibilities include receiving material, maintaining showroom and warehouse organization, preparing orders, and shipping products. The role also supports other branches to ensure consistent service across the CES network.

Essential Job Functions

• Process customer orders on the trade counter or by phone.


• Receive and handle warehouse material.


• Develop and maintain customer and vendor relationships.


• Assist with customer deliveries as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience preferred.


• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.


• Ambitious and motivated to grow within the organization.


• Team player with an open‑minded approach.


• Customer service focused.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.


• 401(k) company match program.


• Telehealth.


• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance.


• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.


• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.


• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, financial wellness.


• Auto and Home Insurance discount.


• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.


• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.


• Employee Discount Program.


• Training Programs.


• Internal growth opportunities in a fast‑growing company.


• Potential for Bonuses.


• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

We do not include a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may change at any time. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re‑assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.