What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wholesale Plumbing/Heating/Mechanical Counter Sales Associate position at Standard Electric Company?
If you're tired of looking for a "just a job" and want a career with a long-tenured company, look no further! Come join our team! Great hours, awesome benefits, and an amazing family-friendly work environment! Wholesale Plumbing-Heating-Mechanical Distributor in Escanaba, MI seeking full-time individual for a Counter Sales Associate in a fast-paced wholesale environment. We offer a competitive wage and a great benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an incredible company match 401K plan. We recognize talent, loyalty, and hard work and believe strongly in promoting from within the organization. Great place to start a long and rewarding career! Previous industry experience could increase starting rate.
Job Description:
Serve as a key customer service contact on a face-to-face basis at wholesale counter as well as handling incoming phone calls and emails. Generate sales while providing quick, accurate, courteous service to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sell and supply merchandise to customers utilizing product and applications knowledge to select material that best meets customer needs. When applicable or as assigned, service orders that have been called in for customer pickup.
- Proactively handle customer issues/challenges for resolution.
- Assist with maintaining customer records, files, and reports of business transactions.
- Participate in continuous training sessions to develop and increase industry knowledge.
- Consistent attendance at the workplace is required and considered an essential function of the job.
- Perform other related duties as dictated by business necessity or assigned by management including general warehouse work.
Qualifications:
- 3 years prior experience in plumbing/heating/mechanical industry preferred.
- Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with customers at retail level.
- Ability to evaluate products in terms of customer needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively with all branch personnel.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and handle many issues without supervisory support.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plumbing: 3 years (Required)
- HVAC: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person