Electrical Counter Specialist

Counter Sales Representative

We are looking for a motivated Counter Sales Representative to join our team at Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture.

The Counter Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining product knowledge and is encouraged to market and promote new products. In addition, assist customers during the sales/purchase process and respond to customer inquiries in a professional manner. The Counter Sales Representative also assists with warehouse functions as needed on a daily basis.

Shift: 7 AM- 4 PM, M-F

We're looking for associates who:

• Assist customers during the sales process using ERP software, while maintaining professional sales demeanor.
• Ability to track and fulfill sales orders by picking orders, creating appropriate documentation, and placing follow-up calls.
• Ability to maintain and develop customer relationships.
• Actively stay up to date on product knowledge and generate product stock request.
• Arrange and organize point of sale displays and shelves to ensure products are visually appealing.
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and replenish merchandise.
• Ensure all pricing, labels and promotional signage are accurate and visible.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships and a safe and clean environment.

What you bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent, as determined by Echo Electric.
• A minimum of one year experience in the electrical industry and/or knowledge of electrical products.
• Ability to effectively communicate, stay organized and work within a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation.
• Basic problem-solving skills and computer skills.
• Completion of EDGE and EPEC Bronze Level or commitment to complete such training within 18 months of starting job assignment.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401K match.
• Profit Sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement.
• Employee Discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

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. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.