Showroom Sales Representative

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

Job summary

St. Louis Metro Electric Supply, Inc is seeking a Sales Associate to join our showroom team in Missouri. You will sell lighting and electrical products, assist with promotions, advise on substitutions, and process orders while maintaining an organized showroom.

Weekend shifts are required, with some evenings. We value an outgoing personality, reliability, and a passion for customer service. Previous lighting industry experience is a plus but not required; high school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Extremely outgoing and social personality.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Desire to solve problems and help customers.
• Reliable and punctual with good follow-through.
• Creative minded with a proactive approach.
• Strong customer service skills are valued.

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 substitution or modification 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 system.
• May take inventory of stock.
• Keep showroom neat and orderly.
• Place new merchandise on display.
• Receive, hang, remove, pack, and ship products.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reliable and punctual

Creative mindset

Customer service

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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 personalityA self-motivatorHigh attention to detailDesire to problem solveReliable and punctualCreative mindedStrong customer service skillsExperience in the lighting industry is a plus, but not requiredEducation: High school or equivalent preferredCompensation 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/DisabledNot 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!