What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counter Sales Associate position at Turtle?
Title: Counter Sales Associate
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Type: Full-Time
Why Turtle?
At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!
About the Role
The Counter Sales Associate will utilize best practices by adding value to customers by providing excellent customer service across all components of the branch operations to include sales and product information.
What You'll Do:
- Deal with customers face-to-face and via phone, selling material
- Support counter operations and grow counter business
- Provide product knowledge and assist with completing sales and managing payments
- Pick and pack orders accurately
- Conduct cycle count inventory
- Draft and respond to emails in a professional manner
- Stand for long periods and select material in a warehouse environment
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Sales skills; electrical background a plus
- Pleasant phone demeanor
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible
- Ability to work long days standing and handling material
What We Offer
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Employee negotiated discounts
Who We Are
Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
What To Do Next
You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or LinkedIn: @Turtle
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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