Counter Sales Representative

Capital Electric, a distributor of electrical construction materials, is currently seeking an individual eager to start a career in the Electrical Distribution Industry at our Apex, NC location. A Counter Sales associate for Capital Electric is responsible for selling product to customers, assisting customers with product selection, and develop customer relationships to ensure Capital Electric remains the Electrical Distributor of Choice.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming customer phone calls
• Greet walk-in customers
• Assist customer with order and provide appropriate product selection
• Pick customer order 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
• Courtesy and politeness toward customers
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• High School 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 regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Benefits

• 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)

Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The company is part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Capital Electric is proud to be a military-friendly company and offers employee resource groups (ERGs) to help associates make connections and feel supported.