Counter Sales Representative I - Military Veterans
at Sonepar USA
Your career grows here.
Pepco is a brand of the Springfield Electric operating company owned by Sonepar and is a leader in electrical distribution. We continue to grow our brands throughout the Midwest, including locations in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri. 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. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own mistakes.
We have a great opportunity for a motivated Counter Sales Representative to join our team in Akron. 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.
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.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships and a safe and clean environment.
What you bring:
- 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.
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
- Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
- Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Employee Discount on products
Who we are:
We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Pepco is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 450 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Pepco, a Sonepar Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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Akron, OH
We are looking for veterans and spouses like you!
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services with locations nationwide.
While protecting our freedom, you’ve developed unique experiences, perspectives, and capabilities that we value and honor. We have veterans like you serving in a wide variety of functions and departments. If you’re ready to kick off your career to the next level, explore our jobs and find your place in the Sonepar family. We’d be honored to have you.
You've been a pro in the military. Now come be a pro with us!
At Sonepar USA, our operating companies embrace and empower veterans, and in turn, are enriched by their experiences, perspectives, and capabilities. We champion providing opportunities to transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses leveraging their unique skillsets, backgrounds and numerous attributes, including respect, integrity, reliability, and working as a team. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Digital
- Safety
- Integrated supply
- Automation & control
- Energy audits & retrofits
- Store room & project management
How To Apply
1. Review our current opportunites on the RecruitMilitary Job Board
2. When you click Apply, you will then be re-directed to the Sonepar Careers page
3. From there, please continue to apply on the Sonepar Careers page
For more information, please visit https://soneparusa.com.