Counter Sales Representative @ Sonepar

There’s a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.

A career at Summit Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory, or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Summit Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Role Summary:

The Counter Sales Associate is primarily responsible for assisting Summit's customers over the phone or in person and works closely with the Service Center sales staff and warehouse associates to ensure a high level of customer service. Summit offers ongoing training and education opportunities as well as competitive benefits and salary packages. Exceptional service to external and internal customers is critical to the success of a counter associate. Must effectively partner with customer service representatives and warehouse associates as needed to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit.

Essential Job Functions

Meeting and exceeding customer expectations both over the phone and in person when fulfilling orders and helping with products
Refills inventory with additional stock as necessary to insure highest level of customer satisfaction and choice
Assists customer service representatives as well as warehouse associates at times when additional assistance is needed to meet customer demand
Understands product capabilities, warranties, product usages and challenges, to further educate and serve external customer.
Ensures counter area and other areas of store are neat, clean, and always stocked
Performs other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the location

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Strong external and internal customer service orientation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
Unwavering commitment to Summit values and mission
Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast paced environment
Possess selfless team player approach
Ability to perform warehouse tasks and work with warehouse equipment, including wire cuts
High school diploma or GED

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

Experience in the electrical distribution industry
Previous experience in the Summit Warehouse is preferred.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance

Physical Challenges

Ability to lift 50+ lbs on a regular and consistent basis

Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Direct Reports: No direct reports

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Opportunity to become a shareholder

Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/SummitElectricSupply/

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Learn more at https://summit.com/about-us

Summit Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [email protected].

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