Counter Sales Associate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent GEMAIRE as a leader in the industry ensuring maximum sales.
• Interact with internal and outside sales people, vendors and contractors.
• Responsible for showroom merchandising and re-stocking product.
• Aid in resolving customer relations problems with both dealers and end users.
• Complete sales order process for customers with efforts to up-sell associated items.
• Load and unload products for delivery in assigned region.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Assist in the Warehouse with inventory counts, picking, verifying orders, and several Warehouse duties.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience in a Counter Sales role, preferably in the HVAC industry.
• Minimum 24 months of verifiable experience driving a 16’ minimum box truck, or stake bed truck.
• Possess a clean driving record: No more than one moving violation in any one year period. No more than one preventable accident in any two year period. No restrictions, suspensions or DUI convictions in the past 3 years.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Proven success in sales and providing excellent customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills including sales, problem solving and customer service.
• Ability to work independently, but meet assigned goals and objectives in designated time frames.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment at a wholesale distribution level.
• Experience in a wholesale HVAC equipment supply house preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday.
• This position may require working extra hours on occasion.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds
• Frequent Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds
• Frequent Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds
• Frequent Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds
• Frequent Walking
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent Sitting
• Frequent Stooping
• Frequent Kneeling
• Frequent Repeated Bending
• Occasional Pulling/Pushing, Carrying
• Occasional Reaching or working above shoulder
• Occasional Climbing
• Frequent Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use
• Frequent Operating a motor vehicle
• Never Operating a commercial vehicle

EEO Statement

• Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color , race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin.
• We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.