Counter Sales Representative I

Role Summary

The Counter Sales Associate is primarily responsible for assisting Summit's customers over the phone or in person and works closely with the Service Center sales staff and warehouse associates to ensure a high level of customer service. Summit offers ongoing training and education opportunities as well as competitive benefits and salary packages. Exceptional service to external and internal customers is critical to the success of a counter associate. Must effectively partner with customer service representatives and warehouse associates as needed to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit.

Essential Job Functions

• Meeting and exceeding customer expectations both over the phone and in person when fulfilling orders and helping with products
• Refills inventory with additional stock as necessary to insure highest level of customer satisfaction and choice
• Affords assistance to customer service representatives and warehouse associates at times when additional assistance is needed to meet customer demand
• Understands product capabilities, warranties, product usages and challenges, to further educate and serve external customers
• Ensures counter area and other areas of store are neat, clean, and always stocked
• Performs other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the location

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Strong external and internal customer service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Unwavering commitment to Summit values and mission
• Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced environment
• Possess selfless team player approach
• Ability to perform warehouse tasks and work with warehouse equipment, including wire cuts
• High school diploma or GED

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience in the electrical distribution industry
• Previous experience in the Summit Warehouse is preferred
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance

Physical Challenges

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs on a regular and consistent basis
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

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 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

We are proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported. Learn more at https://www.summit.com/about-us. Summit Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.