Counter Sales Associate Job Opening

Counter Sales Associate

WESCO International

• Rutland, Vermont

Responsible for selling merchandise to customers over the counter, providing customer service, and facilitating sales while demonstrating knowledge of products.

Detailed Description

· Suggests selections to meet customer needs and emphasizes selling points of article including quality and utility.

· Prepares sales slip.

· Receives payment or obtains credit authorization.

· Places new merchandise on display.

· Reviews and maintains counter inventory levels.

· Recommends new stock items by completing necessary forms.

· Maintains security of cash drawer and shipping ticket audit copies.

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Warehouse, counter sales, customer service representative – 1 year required; 3 years preferred.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

Able to evaluate products in terms of customer needs and know how to apply products.

Strong customer service skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel, Internet.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

· General Office – Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.

· Work may require excessive bending or stooping.

· Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.

· Employee required to climb ladders.

· Employee required to use hand tools.

· Employee uses heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.).

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Employee required to organize and coordinate schedules.

· Employee required to problem-solve.

· Employee required to communicate with the public.

Additional Details

At WESCO, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, paid time off (PTO), 401k, tuition reimbursement, STD/LTD, Legal assistance and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.”