Counter Salesperson
Counter Salesperson – Waterway
The Counter Salesperson will increase sales and customer satisfaction by efficiently and professionally assisting walk-in and telephone customers in the selection and acquisition of needed products, by applying technical knowledge to satisfy customer needs.
Essential Duties
- Professionally greet customers. Practice good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, and pleasant telephone etiquette
- Handle difficulties with customers and coworkers with diplomacy and seek assistance when needed
- Sell and promote the branch and companywide promotions and specials as directed
- Enter orders in the computer system and follow up on special requests
- Process customer returns as necessary and execute prompt and effective resolutions to customer issues, as well as; properly complete necessary paperwork neatly and according to company policy
- Evaluate and process warranty claims and follow the company’s, as well as, the manufacturer’s warranty policies
- Maintain working relationships with vendors and internal customers to ensure customer service
- Maintain daily contact with customers to provide information, build and maintain relationships and provide positive feedback to management
- Select the correct products from stock to sell
- Assist outside sales team
- Receive payment or obtain credit information
- Clean and maintain the counter area and displays of products in an attractive manner
- Restock displays of merchandise
- Assist and resolve customer complaints
- Keep updated on new product information and upcoming product promotions
- Determine the product required by the customer and suggest alternative and/or additional products related to the customer’s order
- Adhere to all OSHA guidelines and NSI safety and company policies
- Ability to operate forklift and order pickers
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Sales Ability/Persuasiveness
- Customer Focus
- Managing Work
- Navigating within the Organization
- Contributing to team success
- Quality Orientation
- High School diploma/GED Required
- 1-2 years experience in a similar position
- Product/applications experience preferred
- Wholesale distribution experience preferred
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
- Forklift certification is required
Benefits
Nicklas Supply offers an attractive benefits package: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, company match 401(k), paid holiday, and paid time off.
Contact
E-mail cover letter and resume to: careers@nicklassupply.com