Counter Sales Associate

Counter Sales Associate

Come join one of the fastest-growing independently owned distributors in Northern California and Nevada! Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool are looking for a full-time Counter Sales Associate to support our branch locations in Salinas and Sand City, CA. Work Schedule and Location This role will be based at both of our branch locations. The regular schedule will be as follows:

Salinas Branch: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Sand City Branch: Tuesday and Thursday

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits:

• Anticipated Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Free Vision Insurance with buy up options
• 401k with Employer Match
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD Insurance
• Paid Major Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Fringe Personalized Lifestyle Benefit
• Safety Shoe Voucher Program

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers (in person or over the phone) during the sales process; up sell complementary products
• Correctly enter the customer order in the computer system
• Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information (including product catalogs, price sheets, etc.), merchandise promotions, test merchandise and advertisements; market all products sold and suggest replacement/alternative products when appropriate
• Maintain a working knowledge of the entire sales process from start to finish (including the order, billing, delivery and payment processes)
• Assist in maintaining the counter, merchandising and product display area assuring a safe, clean and orderly environment; assemble and stock product displays and shelves and prepare customer refreshments
• Assist in warehouse duties such as stocking, labeling shelves, restocking showroom, inventory of goods, cycle counting, etc. in a manner which assures an orderly and safe work environment
• Assist with the shipping and receiving processes as needed including training on the UPS shipment process
• Occasionally operate a forklift to assist in warehouse duties

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the electrical industry and/or familiarity with electrical equipment and power tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse and delivery operations
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds

We offer a competitive pay, benefits package, and a great working environment!

More about Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool: Over the last decade, we have expanded to 15 locations throughout Northern and Central California and are ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationally. We focus on several key categories under two company brands, including tools, safety, specified products. electrical supplies, alternative energy, and automation. Our core market served includes: commercial and industrial contractors, and facility and OEM clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.