Counter Sales Representative - Portland

Counter Sales Representative - Portland

A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we 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. North Coast 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.

This Position Reports to: Charles Olson @220 (View email address on click.appcast.io)

What You Will Do:

Counter Sales for Contractor, Industrial & OEM Market

• Quotations
• Order entry, tracking and proactive Customer Service
• Counter and other sales/support duties as directed
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key vendors
• Commit to proactive and team approach to sales
• Identify and pursue gross margin and market share growth opportunities
• Promote heavily the DOTP (Deliver on the Promise) CSG's (Customer Service Guarantees) for increased share
• Relationship building with Will Call customers
• Daily merchandising display maintenance
• Helping warehouse as needed (wire cuts, filling orders, loading delivery truck)

What You Will Bring:

Possess a personal and professional vision of success in teamwork

Previous sales experience and product knowledge in the electrical field is preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated problem solver in a team environment

Positive attitude, willingness and desire to improve skill level

Experience with Microsoft Office/Excel/Word

Proficiency in Solar Eclipse is preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Continuous phone and computer usage

Standing and Lifting (Up to 50lbs)

Wire cutting

Help loading delivery truck

Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday however based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required. Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance

Additional Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• 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.