Sales and Warehouse Associate
About the role
CED is seeking a dependable, motivated, and customer-focused Full Time Sales & Warehouse Associate to support inside sales, customer service, warehouse operations, and inventory management. This position is ideal for an individual looking to build a long-term career in the electrical distribution industry. The successful candidate will assist customers with product selection, prepare quotations, process orders, receive and organize inventory, fulfill customer orders, and support daily branch operations. Every day is different, and success in this role requires a strong work ethic, positive attitude, initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to learn. Candidates with electrical product knowledge, construction experience, or inside sales experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Monday-Friday
- Daytime hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Occasional overtime may be available based on business needs
Why join CED
- Gain valuable experience in electrical distribution, inside sales, logistics, inventory management, and customer service
- Learn industry-specific product knowledge and sales skills
- Opportunity to develop expertise in quoting, order management, and customer relationship building
- Work with an established industry leader in a supportive team environment
- Opportunity to learn forklift operation and shipping processes
- Career advancement opportunities within CED based on business needs and individual performance
- Develop skills that can lead to careers in sales, operations, management, and electrical distribution
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend, twist, and climb ladders
- Ability to stand and work on a concrete floor for the duration of a shift
- Willingness to learn industry-specific warehouse tasks, including wire cutting and material handling
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Additional competencies
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of electrical products, materials, and industry terminology
- Customer service or inside sales experience
- Experience preparing quotations, bids, or pricing proposals
- Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to learn
Working conditions
This position works in both an office and warehouse environment and may occasionally require work outdoors. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
Benefits
- Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Essential job functions
- Prepare quotations for customers using company pricing and product information
- Provide excellent customer service in person, over the phone, and through email
- Take and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Assist customers with product selection and basic product information
- Build familiarity and relationships with new and returning customers
- Follow up on customer quotes and inquiries
- Support inside sales efforts and branch sales objectives
- Receive and inspect incoming freight shipments
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe
- Stock inventory and organize materials on shelves
- Pick customer orders accurately
- Process customer and vendor returns
- Package and ship materials via UPS and LTL carriers
- Operate a Microsoft-based computer system
- Perform general warehouse and facility maintenance tasks
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support business operations