Counter Sales Representative - Fairview, NJ

About the role

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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 throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Greet walk-in customers and assist with order and product selection.
• Enter sales orders and pick items from warehouse inventory.
• Prepare customer sales ticket and collect customer payment.
• Handle phone-in customers with pleasant and courteous etiquette.
• Maintain counter area displays clean, organized, and stocked with inventory.
• 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 inter-personal communication skills.
• Strong mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to operate computers and relevant computer software.
• The ability to prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The ability to sit, stand, and walk for the full length of the assigned shift.
• The ability to lift, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform various duties.
• The 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.

What You Will Bring

• Strong customer service skills and inter-personal communication skills.
• Strong mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively communicate information and present solutions to a customer.
• The ability to operate computers and relevant computer software.
• The ability to prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer You

• 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)

What We Offer You

• Military-friendly benefits
• Many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Salary Range

$20 - $23/hr

Location

Fairview, NJ

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm

What We Offer You

• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
• Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Nearest Major Market

New York City

Nearest Secondary Market

Newark