Inside Sales Associate

Poolcorp; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO 13 days

8 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Tuition Education Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

POOLCORP is seeking an Inside Sales Associate to greet walk-in and phone customers, help them find the right pool supplies, and move orders through the sales process. You will build relationships, handle questions, process orders, and ensure timely delivery or pickup in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of inside sales experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years related inside sales experience preferred.
• Ability to move 100 pounds with a dolly.
• Strong presence and customer facing at a high-volume pace.
• Customer-service oriented and professional.
• Proficient with MS Office programs.
• Ability to handle inventory, product allocations and customer issues.
• Familiar with pool supplies or related products is helpful.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Establishes relationships with customers by assisting walk-in and phone customers, representing the company in a professional manner.
• Processes, pulls and distributes customer products quickly and efficiently.
• Handles questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Accurately performs data entry of sales orders to generate an invoice of products ordered to be picked up or delivered.
• Secures payment of invoice with proper funds or obtain credit authorization in accordance with company policy.
• Evaluates and determines disposition of warranty items handled at the counter, as prescribed by the manufacturer's warranty policy and customer needs.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of vendor’s production and delivery schedules.
• Assists in receiving, shipping, and general warehouse duties.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Sales

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location

Cincinnati, OH - 16, 4325 Mulhauser Road, Suite 1, Fairfield, Ohio - 45014

Pay

$19 - $24/ hour and up to $2,500 through our performance bonuses.

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 7am-5pm and a rotating Saturday morning shift

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs 401 (k) with generous company match 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!) 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

The Inside Sales Associate works with customers to find what they want, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.

• Establishes relationships with customers by assisting walk-in and phone customers, representing the company in a professional manner.


• Processes, pulls and distributes customer products quickly and efficiently.


• Handles questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner.


• Accurately performs data entry of sales orders to generate an invoice of products ordered to be picked up or delivered.


• Secures payment of invoice with proper funds or obtain credit authorization in accordance with company policy.


• Evaluates and determines disposition of warranty items handled at the counter, as prescribed by the manufacturer's warranty policy and customer needs.


• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of vendor’s production and delivery schedules.


• Assists in receiving, shipping, and general warehouse duties.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED.


• 1+ years related inside sales experience preferred.


• The ability to move 100 pounds with a dolly.


• Strong counter \"presence\" and the ability to deal directly with customers for a large portion of the day.


• Strong customer-service attitude.


• Good computer skills including MS Office programs.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with inventory, product allocations and customer issues.


• Familiarity with a related product line such as pool supplies, parts, chemicals or pool construction helpful.


• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.

About POOLCORP

Looking to work for the best in the industry? Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 12 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Trends, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP? We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds! So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life! Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others. POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled. At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle.

The compensation range for this position in Ohio is between $19.00 and $24.00 based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments. The application window for this position is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled. Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/ POOLCORP is the world’s leading independent distributor of swimming pool supplies, with an additional focus on irrigation, equipment, outdoor living and landscape products. At the core of our business, you will find Safety, Growth, Profitability and Employer of Choice. Our commitment focuses on providing exceptional value and promoting growth for our customer’s businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. At the heart of our success is our associates. We need talented employees at every level and anticipate even greater needs in the future! At POOLCORP, the pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas, and discover solutions as an important part of a world‑class team. You’ll have the opportunity for your talent to be recognized and to grow. Join our team of dedicated, talented associates and build an exciting career with POOLCORP, the industry leader. POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.