Counter Sales Representative

About the role

We are looking for a Counter Sales Representative to join our Rexel, USA team in Hartford, CT!

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers promptly and courteously with their purchases and processing of their orders or returns
• Aid in driving electrical distribution sales for our counter business and developing new and existing customer relationships
• Aid in daily restocking, showroom maintenance, and keeping showroom and counter clean and organized
• Aid with warehouse functions as needed, including receiving, shipping, stocking, and deliveries
• Stay informed and educated on product knowledge
• Aid inside sales as needed
• Inform manager of any potentially hazard or elevated situation pertaining to safety or the satisfaction of a customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service, sales, or electrical distribution experience preferred
• Previous branch experience preferred
• High School or GED - Required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of electrical distribution or other electrical sales environments preferred
• Familiarity with automated order entry systems & PCs running Windows-based software preferred
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good team player
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to type on a computer keyboard
• Great attitude
• Desire to improve electrical product knowledge

Additional Information

• Physical Demands: Sit - Frequently; Walk - Constantly; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Constantly; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Constantly; Climb or balance - Occasionally; Talk, hear, taste, smell - Constantly
• Weight and Force Demands: Up to 10 pounds - Constantly; Up to 25 pounds - Frequently; Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally
• Working Environment: Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally; Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally; Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally; Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally
• Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
• For the state of New York only, the pay range is $19.00 to $21.00, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.