Branch Sales Associate Part Time 20 NEW ORLEANS, LA

About the role

The position is for a Branch Sales Associate at Grainger, a leading broad line distributor. The company serves more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with MRO products and value-added solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions and easily connect with walk-in customers by using guidance, knowledge, and a winning attitude.
• Maximize sales opportunities, create customer loyalty, and exceed customer expectations.
• Shift focus from assisting customers to perform a variety of warehouse tasks.
• Manage the entire customer experience, including appropriate product selection, accurate order entry, safely picking product, and safely loading customer vehicle.
• Pick, prepare, and stage will call orders/shipping product.
• Prepare customer backorders and put away other stock received.
• Help with merchandising and perform showroom replenishment.
• Learn and easily navigate through different computer systems for customer-facing and warehouse activities.
• Perform inventory counts.
• Agree to safety guidelines and comply with all process standards including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to ensure branch appearance meets Grainger standards.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance.
• Learn and operate powered industrial equipment.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous retail experience is preferred but not required. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Must be able to work flexible hours within branch hours of operation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to differing audiences in email, over phone, or in person.
• Knowledge of computer systems for customer-facing and warehouse activities.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and comply with all process standards including wearing personal protective equipment.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Product knowledge.
• Computer literacy.
• Warehouse management skills.

Benefits

Rewards and benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire Grainger Benefits.

Pay

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $18.85 and $23.56.

Schedule

Will safely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Will safely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance.