Counter Sales Associate

FERGUSON•Falls Church, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, aiming to build better infrastructure, homes, and businesses. The company exists to make customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable by proactively solving problems and adapting to continuously serve customers, communities, and associates. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, provides best-in-class products, service, and capabilities across industries such as Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks, and Residential Digital Commerce. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is a community focused on building something meaningful. Ferguson is seeking a Counter Sales Representative to join their team. As a project success company, Ferguson provides expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication, and more. They are a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves, and fittings in the U.S., serving professionals who transform the world.

Requirements

Customer service or sales experience in a customer-facing role
General computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required
Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise
General math skills to allow for cash accounting
An ability to learn is a must have!
Excellent decision making and communication skills
Pre-employment drug and background screening required

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of plumbing and/or HVAC products is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Provides advice to customers regarding the best products to fit their needs
Processing orders via order management system
Operate cash registers and follow established cash handling procedures
Prepare and stage orders for customer pick up
Maintain store appearance and merchandising standards as advised
Ensure that merchandise is restocked and placed in their respective areas
Maintain a safe working environment including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs