Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston LogoWholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston

Counter Sales Representative

La Marque, TexasFull-time
About the Job
Job Title: Counter Sales Associate.
Reports to: Branch Manager.
Classification: Non-Exempt.
Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:30AM 4:30 PM / 40 hours a week.

Summary/Objective:
The Counter Sales Associate position is responsible for handling all sales functions in a professional manner for counter customers by providing prompt and efficient service to achieve maximum sales and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:
  • Sells merchandise to customers over the counter.
  • Suggests product selections to customers.
  • Prepares sales invoices and receives customer payment or credit authorization.
  • Displays new merchandise.
  • Reviews and maintains inventory levels.
  • Recommends new stock items.
  • Maintains security of the cash drawer and all sales and shipping transaction paperwork.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Competencies:
  • Communication proficiency.
  • Teamwork
  • Customer/client focus.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • High degree of professionalism.
  • Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Supervisory Responsibility:
The Counter Sales Associate position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions:
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
  • This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: No travel required.

Education and Experience:
  • 1-2 years electrical distribution experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED.