Showroom Sales Representative

Metro Electric Supply Co.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Metro Electric Supply Co. in O’Fallon, MO is hiring a Showroom Sales Representative to help customers with lighting products, accessories, and replacements.

You will assist in advertisements, read catalogs for stock numbers, and advise substitutions when parts are not available, while processing orders and payments. The role emphasizes a friendly, customer-focused approach, with on-site duties that include inventory help, display upkeep, and occasional merchandising.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Sales experience is helpful but not required.
• Comfortable meeting people and helping customers.

Responsibilities

• Sell associated products at the showroom.
• Assist in promotions and advertisements.
• Read catalog or computer for replacement part stock number and price.
• Advise customer on substitutions or modifications when parts aren’t available.
• Fill customer orders from stock and prepare sales slips.
• Receive payments and handle transactions.
• Keep showroom neat and organized and assist with inventory.
• Place new merchandise on display and help with occasional setup/teardown of displays.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Self-motivator

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reliable and punctual

Creative minded

Customer service

Lighting industry experience

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Showroom Sales Representative### Showroom Sales RepresentativeApply: MES O'Fallon, MO: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: R264327**What we do:** We assist customers in an unlimited capacity including remodels, whole house lighting, custom lighting design, retail, and corporate layouts; you name it, we do it! We train all of our employees and get them ALA (American Lighting Association) certified, have multiple training events each year to ensure we stay on top of what is new, fresh and current in the industry; all while sticking to our motto of delivering *Ultimate Customer Service* to every individual who chooses to interact with Metro Lighting. Why should you join Metro Lighting? At Metro Electric Supply and Metro Lighting we believe in fostering a workplace culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. As a leader in the electrical and lighting industries, our commitment to excellence sets us apart. **In this role you will:*** Sell associated products at the showroom.* Assist in promotions and advertisements.* Read catalog or computer for replacement part stock number and price.* Advise customer on substitution or modification of part when part is not available.* Fill customer orders from stock.* Prepare sales slip and receive payment.* Mark and store parts in stockroom or area according to prearranged system. May take inventory of stock.* Keep showroom neat and orderly. **On occasion there may be a need to:*** Place new merchandise on display.* Receive, hang, remove, pack, and ship products. **What you bring to the table:**Someone who is comfortable meeting people, helping fulfill their needs in any capacity. Sales experience is desired but not required. We want someone who has a passion for what they do and sees their work as an opportunity, not a job. Some of the skillsets we find valuable are listed below:* Extremely outgoing and social personality* A self-motivator* High attention to detail* Desire to problem solve* Reliable and punctual* Creative minded* Strong customer service skills* Experience in the lighting industry is a plus, but not required* Education: High school or equivalent preferred **Compensation Details:** The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $18.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics. **Work Shift and Hours:**This is a full-time hourly, retail sales position. Shifts vary week to week and include weekends and one possible evening a week (7PM). We strive to have at least one full weekend off each month.**********Why should you join Metro Electrical Supply?**********At Metro Electric Supply and Metro Lighting we believe in fostering a workplace culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. As a leader in the electrical and lighting industries, our commitment to excellence sets us apart. Joining our team means becoming part of a company where you are valued, and your contributions make a real impact. We are passionate about providing the best experience for our customers and are looking for individuals who are eager to take on challenges, contribute their unique skills, and grow with us.At Metro Electric Supply and Metro Lighting we recognize that our employees are the key to our success. Our commitment to work-life balance, competitive pay and great benefits including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays and sick days plus a supportive team culture make us an employer of choice.******Apply now and find out what’s next for you.******Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled***********Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!***********