Counter Sales Representative
About the role
Capital Electric, a distributor of electrical construction materials, is seeking an individual eager to start a career in the Electrical Distribution Industry at our Gettysburg, PA location. A Counter Sales associate is responsible for selling product to customers, assisting customers with product selection, and developing customer relationships to ensure Capital Electric remains the Electrical Distributor of Choice.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming customer phone calls
- Greet walk-in customers
- Assist customers with orders and provide appropriate product selection
- Pick customer orders from warehouse and bring to counter
- Prepare customer sales ticket and charge accordingly
- Promote and sell company’s product promotions
- Provide assistance to certain warehouse functions
- Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin
- Maintain courtesy and politeness toward customers
- Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
- Other duties as required
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Sales experience and/or Electrical Knowledge preferred, but will train the right candidate
- Good and dependable mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills
- Computer and MS Office literate
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
- Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic
Benefits
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 Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
About Us
Capital Electric 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, 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.
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