Counter Sales - Electrical Parts - No Weekends!

Counter Sales Associate

There's a place for you at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric 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 the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Location: Oak Creek, WI

Job type: Full Time

Schedule: Store hours are 6:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday (schedule may vary by business needs)

Hourly pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hr (pay increase with experience)

What You'll Do

As a Counter Sales Associate, you'll be the welcoming face that contractors turn to when purchasing electrical products at our branch. Your role is crucial in ensuring they quickly find what they need to get back to their job sites. If you enjoy interacting with customers and learning about a variety of products, this could be the perfect fit for you.

On a typical day, you will:

• Take orders in person, over the phone, and through email
• Greet and assist customers as they enter the branch
• Collaborate with customers to fulfill order requests
• Load orders into customers' vehicles or delivery trucks
• Provide product information to customers (training will be provided)
• Assist colleagues in the back-of-store warehouse as needed

What You Bring

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry objects that may weigh up to 75 pounds (moving with equipment)
• Basic computer skills for entering orders
• Willingness to learn about our products through on-the-job training
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred, but not required:

• Previous sales or retail experience
• Previous customer service experience

Keywords: counter sales, retail sales, parts, sales consultant, merchandising, inventory, customer service, will-call, will call, parts specialist, counter rep, service expert

What We Offer You

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

Healthcare plans, Dental & vision, Paid time off, Paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, Professional and personal development programs, Tuition Reimbursement

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 Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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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 any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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