Overview

Counter Sales

The Opportunity

ABCO, a member of Daikin Industries is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Counter Sales position at our Somerville, MA location. To provide ABCO’s customers with quality customer service at the counter level, which includes taking requests for and writing quotations on standard items, writing orders, and relaying pertinent order information (such as lead times) to customers, coordinating with other departments and manufacturers when necessary. If you meet the qualifications listed below, then we invite you to apply for our open position by visiting our website at http://careers.daikincomfort.com and submit your resume.

About ABCO: Established in 1949, ABCO HVACR Supply Solutions is the largest full line distributor of HVAC and Refrigeration systems and supplies in the Northeast United States.

ABCO HVACR Supply Solutions, the leading full line distributor of HVAC and refrigeration systems and supplies in the Northeastern United States. For more info, visit our website at www.abcohvacr.com.

Why work with us?

> Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires

> Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills

> Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career

> You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd. 

Responsibilities

May include;

• Quotation Management
  • Receive in person and telephone requests for price quotations
  • Provide customers with immediate price quotations on price book items
  • Prepare price quotation forms in a timely manner for items not contained in the price book
• Purchase Order Management
  • Receive in person and telephone requests for new purchase orders and changes/adjustments/cancellations to existing orders
  • Locate and retrieve items in the warehouse for delivery to customers that have placed orders at the counter
  • Check customers’ credit statuses with credit department when rush orders are received
  • Provide follow up assistance and information regarding orders, including:
    • Tracing the status of orders
    • Providing customers with any pertinent information relating to orders
    • Answering any questions with regard to customers’ orders
    • Coordinating with manufacturers to locate requested items and to meet customers’ delivery requirements
    • Communicating pertinent information to appropriate personnel in other departments
  • Maintain files of active orders and posts activity, such as notices, scheduling changes, partial shipments, and credit changes

• Customer Service/Relationship Management
  • Achieve and maintain professional and positive rapport with customers by providing the best possible service
  • Act as liaison between customers and other departments by providing information requested by customers or routing requests to the appropriate departments
  • Maintain records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and actions taken
  • Obtain details of all customer complaints, and ensure that all problems are resolved quickly and professionally
    • Resolve customer service or billing complaints by exchanging merchandise, providing refunds, and adjusting bills
    • Follow up to ensure that appropriate actions are taken to resolve customer issues
    • Refer unresolved customer grievances to Branch Manager
  • Provides accounting department with paperwork necessary for credits or debits to be issues, including original purchase orders, copies of invoices, and return goods memo
  • Act professionally and ethically

• Branch and Sales Support
  • Handle the needs of Sales Account Managers, Branch Managers, and customers according to branch area.

• Professional Knowledge and Development
  • Maintain current knowledge of ABCO’s:
    • Product lines
    • Prices
    • Delivery times
    • Drop ship items
    • Promotional/marketing programs
  • Participate in training and seminars as required

• SxE (Computer System) Utilization
  • Utilize SxE to:
    • Retrieve customer information
    • Obtain stock status information
    • Check purchase order status
    • Change/adjust existing purchase orders
  • Ensure that the proper codes are used for retrieving and inputting information
  • Check computer runs for delivery information and work with the proper personnel with regard to deliveries of scheduled shipments.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• This position requires individuals to stand at the counter and be on their feet for a majority of the day.
• Individuals are required to have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

EEO Statement

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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