Counter Sales Representative - Downingtown,PA

About the role

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors throughout the northeast and is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates globally. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives, offering a supportive culture, great benefits, and opportunities to grow your career within the larger Sonepar organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet walk-in customers and assist with order and product selection
• Enter sales orders and pick items from warehouse inventory
• Prepare customer sales tickets and collect customer payment
• Handle phone-in customers with pleasant and courteous etiquette
• Maintain counter area displays clean, organized, and stocked with inventory
• Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin
• Encourage the use of digital tools across customer base
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day

Requirements

• Sales experience and/or electrical knowledge preferred
• Strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate information and present solutions to a customer
• Ability to operate computers and relevant computer software
• Ability to prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the full length of the assigned shift
• Ability to lift, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with proper equipment
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform various duties
• Ability to operate appropriate powered industrial trucks safely (training will be provided)

Various portions of the job are performed in a retail and warehouse setting.

Pay

Salary Range: $18 – $21/hr

Location: Downingtown, PA

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.