Counter Sales Representative II

About the role

A career at Summit Electric Supply 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. Summit Electric Supply 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Responsibilities

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. Essential job functions include:

• 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
• Assists customer service representatives as well as 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 customer
• 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

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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

Qualifications

Beneficial skills and experience include:

• 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

The role requires:

• 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

Benefits

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates, including:

• 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)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Earned wage access