Counter Sales Associate - Milwaukee

Counter Sales Associate - MilwaukeeThere'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. 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 AssociateLocation: Milwaukee, WIJob type: Full timeSchedule: 8:00am start time Monday-Friday (overtime may be available)Hourly pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hourWhat You'll DoAs 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 emailGreet and assist customers as they enter the branchCollaborate with customers to fulfill order requestsLoad orders into customers' vehicles or delivery trucksProvide product information to customers (training will be provided)Assist colleagues in the back-of-store warehouse as neededWhat You BringRequirements:High school diploma or GED equivalentAbility to lift and carry objects that may weigh up to 75 pounds (moving with equipment)Basic computer skills for entering ordersWillingness to learn about our products through on-the-job trainingMust be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the futurePreferred, but not required: Previous sales or retail experiencePreferred, but not required: Previous customer service experienceWhat We Offer YouWe offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:Healthcare plansDental & visionPaid time offPaid parental leave401(k) retirement savings with company matchProfessional and personal development programsTuition ReimbursementOpportunity to become a shareholderEmployer-paid short- and long-term disabilityEmployer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependentsRobust wellness programGym reimbursementEmployee 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.