Counter/Inside Sales

Granite City Electric • Nantucket, MA

256d • $27

About The Position

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial customers for over 100 years. With over 30 branches covering Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. Baynes & Jones, owned and operated by Granite City Electric, is looking to hire a Counter/Inside Sales Associate for the Baynes & Jones location on Nantucket. The Counter/Inside Sales Associate is responsible for the delivering, receiving, storing and shipping of materials in a timely, efficient and safe manner. The Counter/Inside Sales Associate must also maintain company vehicles in good condition and ensure that all required paperwork is current and accurate. As a Granite City Counter/Inside Salesperson you will service customers by taking, entering and filling orders accurately and quickly. You will gain product and sales knowledge while becoming more proficient with GCE's other departments, systems and procedures. You will generate sales for GCE by providing customer service excellence, value-added service and solutions for our new and existing customers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous business, construction, or electrical industry exposure preferred but not required.
• Electrical knowledge from a trade school helpful.
• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good math and computer skills; experience with Eclipse software a plus.
• Able to adapt quickly to changes.
• Able to handle pressure and multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand up to 8 hours daily.
• Proven track record for dependability.
• Adaptability / flexibility / willing to change & adjust with business conditions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Customers on the phone and in person, fill orders and transfers accurately and quickly.
• Enter stock, special, direct and back orders as required by Customers.
• Maintain Customer Sales area in a clean and organized manner.
• Help to stock shelves and keep organized in such a way to facilitate fast and accurate order filling.
• Display and stock material in counter area and show room. Participate in promotions, Counter days and specials as they occur.
• Attend classes and meetings as required to gain product knowledge or to improve sales skills.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment.
• Responsible for general upkeep, cleanliness and appearance of our facilities.
• Actively support promotions.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Profit sharing
• Competitive health benefits with telehealth
• Up to $450 in health & wellness reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Referral incentives
• Housing assistance stipend
• $1,500.00 sign on bonus to be paid out in increments upon completing 30/90/120 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED