About this opportunity
Sonepar USA lists this Counter Sales Associate - Fulton opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
There's a Place for You at Sunrise Electric.
Sunrise Electric is a brand of 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 about 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.
Counter Sales Associate
Location: Chicago, IL
Job type: Full time
Schedule: 7:00am start time Monday-Friday (overtime may be available)
Hourly pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
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
Hear firsthand what our associates love about working at a branch location:watch?v=0_XiyyaL9hM
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
Fluent in English and Spanish
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.
Learn More About Us
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."
Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
Learn more at about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: us-en/about-us
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 an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call or email .
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Who can apply
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